Director, Engineering – New Energy Systems

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.
• 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.