Your Impact as a 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 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.
Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault:- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- 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.
