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Director, Engineering New Energy SystemsEnergy Vault • Westlake Village, CA, United States
Director, Engineering New Energy Systems

Director, Engineering New Energy Systems

Energy Vault • Westlake Village, CA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director, Engineering - New Energy Systems

The Director, Engineering of new energy systems will lead the development and commercialization of next-generation energy systems, including hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, SMRs, linear generators, and thermionic devices. This leader will drive technical strategy, system architecture, and stage-gate development across all aspects of integrated energy systems, helping shape the company's clean energy roadmap from concept through deployment.

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 48 and MRL 48.
  • 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.

    $177,000 - $283,000 a year The range, $177,000 to $283,000, reflects a total compensation package for this position across all U.S. locations.

    Join Us in Empowering Change

    At Energy Vault we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We believe inclusion creates opportunity for collaborative excellence through diversity of thought. We invite individuals of all genders, races, identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, national origins, abilities, protected veteran status, religions, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore employment with our organization.

    Apply now and become a catalyst for change at Energy Vault!

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