Director, Engineering – New Energy Systems

Your Mission:

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.

Your Background:

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 of Powering the Future with Energy Vault:

• 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.