- Job Type: Full-Time
- Function: Product Mangement
- Industry: Frontier Tech
- Post Date: 04/09/2026
- Website: www.energyvault.com
- Company Address: 4360 Park Terrace Drive, Suite 100 , Westlake Village, CA 91361, US
About Energy Vault
Energy Vault® develops and deploys utility-scale energy storage solutions designed to transform the world's approach to sustainable energy storage. The company's comprehensive offerings include proprietary gravity-based storage, battery storage, and green hydrogen energy storage technologies.Job Description
Our Energetic Team:
Energy Vault Solution, a division within Energy Vault, is dedicated to delivering customer-focused energy storage products that merge Battery and Clean Hydrogen technologies. The Energy Vault Solution team also develops and manages our AI/ML powered software applications that include EMS, Lifecycle Management, and Energy Trading Platforms.
Your Impact as a Senior Project Engineer :
We seek an experienced Project Engineer, BESS Projects to manage, optimize design and lead the execution of Energy Vault BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) projects. In this role, you will collaborate with project managers, construction managers, customers, outside vendors, AHJ and consultants. As we rapidly grow and deliver on more contracts worldwide, you will help document and build scalable processes, technology, and products. Energy vault operates as both an independent power producer (IPP) and an integrator for customer projects.
Your Mission:
- Be responsible for project execution, which requires thorough understanding of scope, schedule, stakeholders and keeping all parties in sync.
- Identify gaps in scope & responsibility and work with stakeholders to address them to ensure project success. This will require a comprehensive understanding of the engineering, procurement, construction, and permitting process.
- Apply engineering principles and consult subject matter experts, as needed, to identify issues & drive solutions on projects.
- Specify equipment for projects as required, including Transformers, Switchgear, protection solutions, etc.
- Interface with internal (project managers, product engineers, sales team) and external stakeholders (utilities, AHJs, contractors, end customers) to ensure consistent communication.
- Review project design documents including single line drawings, communication diagrams, layouts, equipment test reports, etc.
- Plan and lead BESS project commissioning.
- Provide constructive feedback to improve internal processes and product.
Your Background:
- 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in an electrical or power systems engineering program, or 6 years of experience with a Master’s degree in the same programs.
- Experience of leading project design, preferably in the building of large power stations or PV or other utility-scale power projects
- 5+ years of BESS project experience, preferred
- 3+ years of experience working on EPC projects
- PE certification or equivalent, preferred
- Familiarity in permitting processes with local authorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 30%
- Comfortable 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.
The range, $119,000 to $150,000, reflects the target new hire salary for the position across all U.S. locations.