Director, Engineering – New Energy Systems

🕒 May 16

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $177k - $283k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Energy Vault

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2017

⚡ Energy

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

Energy • SaaS • Enterprise

Energy Vault is a company specializing in innovative energy storage solutions. They offer a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software, and service solutions to meet various energy storage needs, ranging from short to ultra-long durations. Energy Vault integrates cutting-edge technologies such as proprietary battery, gravity, hydrogen, and hybrid energy storage systems, emphasizing flexibility, scalability, and sustainability. With a focus on customer-centric solutions, Energy Vault serves a global clientele that includes utilities and large energy users, helping them maximize economic and environmental value. The company's sophisticated software, VaultOS, aids in real-time energy management and optimization of storage and other energy assets.

📋 Description

• Lead engineering development of New Energy Systems with particular focus on hydrogen-based systems, including: • Electrolysis (PEM, alkaline, or SOEC) • Hydrogen storage (compressed gas, liquid hydrogen, or novel storage media) • Fuel cell (PEM, SOFC, or hybrid configurations), linear generators, nuclear, and thermal generators • Balance-of-plant (compression, purification, thermal management, controls) • Drive the New Energy Systems roadmap, guiding technology from concept through demonstration and commercial deployment. • Evaluate emerging generation technologies and products for integration into the company’s solution portfolio, including: • Technical performance and degradation characteristics • Safety and intrinsic hazards • Supply chain readiness and scalability • Levelized cost of energy (LCOE) • Develop and lead stage-gate processes for New Energy Systems, 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 (solar, wind) • Grid interconnection and microgrids • Energy management systems (EMS) and SCADA • Support project development and execution, including: • Conceptual and detailed design • Equipment specification and vendor selection • Integration with EPC and construction teams • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards • Lead development of product documentation, including: • Design basis and system specifications • Installation and commissioning procedures • Operations & maintenance manuals • Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to industrialize hydrogen and fuel cell systems. • Support funding and partnerships, including grants (DOE, CEC), strategic partnerships, and pilot projects. • Provide technical support to commercial deployments to ensure performance, reliability, and continuous improvement. • Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, accountability, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

🎯 Requirements

• 15 years or equivalent experience with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering (or related engineering discipline). • 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. • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 33%. • Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments. • A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus! • Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check. • Energy Vault participates in E-Verify.

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual bonus plan. • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). • 401K employer matching. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family. • Flexible Spending Account. • Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance. • 8-weeks for Paternity leave. • Generous holiday allowance. • Flexible time off plus sick leave. • Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.