Director, Engineering – New Energy Systems
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Energy VaultEnergy Storage
Across all U.S. locationsFull-TimeDirector
Salary$177,000 - $283,000 a year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 15 years or equivalent experience with a bachelor's degree
Requirements
- 15 years or equivalent experience with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in managing project engineering and/or delivery of cross-functional teams for hazardous material facilities.
- 5+ years of experience in teams developing complex and innovative energy solutions.
- Experience with electrolysis (PEM, alkaline, or SOEC) and hydrogen storage technologies.
- Experience with fuel cell configurations (PEM, SOFC) or thermal generation systems.
- Familiarity with balance-of-plant components including compression, purification, thermal management, and controls.
- Knowledge of grid interconnection, microgrids, and energy management systems (EMS/SCADA).
- Understanding of applicable codes and standards for energy infrastructure.
- Proven ability to support project execution and construction team integration.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 33%.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering development of New Energy Systems including hydrogen-based systems, fuel cells, linear generators, nuclear, and thermal generators.
- Drive the New Energy Systems roadmap and guide technology from concept through demonstration and commercial deployment.
- Evaluate emerging generation technologies for performance, safety, supply chain readiness, and levelized cost of energy (LCOE).
- Develop and lead stage-gate processes, advancing technologies and products from TRL 4–8 and MRL 4–8.
- Define technical criteria and lead system architecture design, including integration with renewable generation and grid interconnection.
- Support project development, including conceptual design, equipment specification, and vendor selection.
- Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to industrialize hydrogen and fuel cell systems.
- Provide technical support to commercial deployments to ensure performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
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