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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Engineering - New Energy Systems - **Company:** Welcome ! - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Architecture - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/director-engineering-new-energy-systems-energy-vault-7985092 ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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., * 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: o Technical performance and degradation characteristics o Safety and intrinsic hazards o Supply chain readiness and scalability o Levelized cost of energy (LCOE) o Develop and lead stage-gate processes for New Energy Systems, advancing technologies and products from TRL 4-8 and MRL 4-8. o 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. ## Related Videos - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [The QUEST for Better Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/721-the-quest-for-better-software) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Exploring Durable Execution with Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1234-exploring-durable-execution-with-python) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [UX is a fullstack job!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1020-ux-is-a-fullstack-job) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)