Director, Engineering – New Energy Systems

Energy Vault

Westlake Village, Canada

Full Time

Posted May 15, 2026

$177k - $283k

Energy Management

Remote

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Job Description

Welcome to Energy Vault® (NYSE:NRGV), a global energy storage and power infrastructure company focused on owning, operating, and enabling resilient, dispatchable energy assets.

Key Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Requirements

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!