Project Development Director

🕒 May 27

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $154k - $246k / 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 end-to-end development of utility-scale energy storage and generation projects from early-stage assessment/acquisition through contracting and Ready-to-Build (RTB) • Manage third-party developers, consultants, and internal cross-functional teams to advance development workstreams, ensure stage-gate readiness, and drive critical decisions. • Own development budgets, schedules, critical path execution, risk management, and reporting to leadership and investment stakeholders. • Secure and manage key project agreements and permits, including land control, environmental/community engagement, and local approvals with relevant authorities. • Drive grid interconnection and utility coordination through application, studies, and agreements to support bankable RTB outcomes. • Define project scope and requirements aligned to commercial strategy, ensuring development deliverables support financing, offtake, and long-term value creation.

🎯 Requirements

• 15 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Communication, or Business,; 12 years of related experience with a master’s degree; or 8 years of related experience with a PhD. • 5+ years of experience in Project Management of complex projects in the Energy Generation and/or Energy Storage industries. • Proven experience developing projects from origination/acquisition through development approvals and grid connections. • Certification in Project Management preferred. • Capacity to learn on-the-fly, particularly regarding nuanced project technical or legal requirements. • Excellent Project Management skills and the ability to work independently on multiple project timelines simultaneously. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Agile work ethic with flexibility to address pressing project needs as they arise. • Proficiency in effective communication of project plans, proposals, and results, and ability negotiate options at senior management levels. • Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, up to 30%. • 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.