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About this Senior Civil Engineer role at Energy Vault

Energy Vault · Remote · United States
Our Company
Welcome to Energy Vault® (NYSE:NRGV), a global energy storage and power infrastructure company focused on owning, operating, and enabling resilient, dispatchable energy assets. 
 
Energy Vault’s focus is to deliver reliable, flexible power that supports the evolving needs of modern grids, communities, and large energy users. Since 2024, the Company has centered its strategy on an Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, developing, building, owning, and operating critical energy assets around the world. 
 
Energy Vault operates globally, with headquarters in Westlake Village, California and Lugano, Switzerland, and regional development across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Company partners with utilities, grid operators, and large energy consumers to deliver infrastructure that strengthens grid reliability, enables renewable integration, and supports long-term energy security. 
 
By combining asset ownership with advanced technologies and integration expertise, Energy Vault is building the next generation of critical energy infrastructure, delivering dependable power when and where it matters most. 
 
Learn more at www.energyvault.com, explore recent updates in our Newsroom, and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, or YouTube. 
 
Our Values 
We Commit: To Building a Better Future for Earth and All Its Beings.
We Innovate: Cutting Edge Solutions to Accelerate the Unique Energy Aspirations of Our Clients.
We Connect: To Build Genuine Relationships.
We Deliver: Going Above & Beyond by Being Fast & Nimble.
We Lead: With Authenticity and Purpose.

Your Impact as a Senior Civil Engineer:
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will provide subject-matter-expertise supporting the Geotechnical, Civil, and Structural aspects of energy storage, generation, and data center projects throughout all phases of project development. You will be responsible for earthworks, drainage infrastructure, shallow and deep foundations, and structural connections to electrical equipment. You will collaborate closely with other disciplines within the Energy Vault engineering team and with the broader execution group. 
 
In pre-construction you will provide input to support execution planning, project estimating, concept-level site design, and external Engineer of Record (EoR) scoping and selection. Through engineering design you will support design management, design review, and value engineering. During construction you will review Subcontractor Submittals, RFIs, and NCRs. You will also provide regular site presence in support of QA/QC. Initially the jobsites are expected to be primarily in Texas, and periods of site presence will need to extend to multiple days at a time where you work closely with Energy Vault Construction Management teams. At project close-out you will be responsible for ensuring accurate as-built records and quality documents for Civil elements are produced and recorded.
 
Beyond day-to-day support of high quality and timely project execution, you will work to support continuous improvement and innovation in pursuit of “best-in-class” delivery.

Your Mission:

  • On the Owner/EPC side, lead the delivery of safe and efficient design of Geotechnical, Civil, and Structural aspects of energy projects.
  • In pre-construction you will:
    • Provide input to support execution planning, project estimating, concept-level site design, and external Engineer of Record (EoR) scoping and selection.
    • Assess each project site civil engineering aspects, identifying unique engineering challenges for each and proposing engineering mitigation approaches to address these challenges. 
    • Characterize the foundation conditions from a design perspective and identify suitable foundation solutions.
    • Support development of concept-level site layout drawings for the location of all temporary and permanent features, routing of critical infrastructure (power, telecom, water, wastewater), transformers, switchyards, access roads, parking lots and any other required facilities.
    • Develop Scope of Work documents for Geotech, Civil, and Structural portions of projects.
    • Provide technical review of Consultant and Contractor bids.
    • Through engineering design you will:
      • Support design management of Engineer of Record design, design review, and value engineering.
      • During construction you will:
        • Review Contractor/Subcontractor Submittals, RFIs, and NCRs. You will also provide regular site presence in support of QA/QC.
        • Initially the jobsites are expected to be primarily in Texas, and periods of site presence will need to extend to multiple days at a time where you work closely with Energy Vault Construction Management teams.
        • At project close-out you will:
          • Be responsible for ensuring accurate as-built records and quality documents for Civil elements are produced and recorded.
  • Your Background:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Master's degree is preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience, typically post-graduation.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the U.S. is preferred.
  • Extensive general civil engineering design and construction experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop innovative engineering solutions to better serve clients and reduce costs.
  • Experience in the power industry, with a working understanding of electrical grid requirements.
  • Strong background in foundation and structural design and construction.
  • Extensive experience in site grading and drainage design.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, up to 50%.
  • 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:

  • 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.

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