Principal Project Engineer - APAC

Our Company

Welcome to Energy Vault® (NYSE:NRGV), where our purpose is to enable a sustainably energized world. Our mission is to provide energy solutions that accelerate the global transition to renewable energy. Energy Vault® operates globally with headquarter locations in Westlake Village, California and Lugano, Switzerland, and regional development in multiple locations in Switzerland, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and China.

Our Company's comprehensive offerings include our proprietary gravity, battery, hybrid/green hydrogen energy storage solutions and our technology-agnostic software suite that orchestrates and integrates multiple energy asset types (storage & generation) while  optimizing dispatch, costs, revenues, and overall asset performance.  Please visit our Website for more information, our Newsroom for the latest company updates, 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.

Our Energetic Team:  

Energy Vault Solutions, a division within Energy Vault, is dedicated to delivering customer-focused energy storage products that merge Battery and Clean Hydrogen technologies. The Energy Vault Solutions team also develops and manages our AI/ML powered software applications that include EMS, Lifecycle Management, and Energy Trading Platforms.

Your Impact as a Principal Project Engineer - APAC:

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, customer, 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.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (electrical or power system engineering) or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience of leading project design, preferably in the building of large power stations or PV or other utility-scale power projects
• 3+ years of BESS or PV project experience, preferred
• 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!

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). 
• 11.5% Superannuation 
• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.  
• 20 days annual leave.  

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Join Us in Empowering Change 

At Energy Vault we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We believe inclusion creates opportunity for collaborative excellence through diversity of thought. We invite individuals of all genders, races, identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, national origins, abilities, protected veteran status, religions, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore employment with our organization.

Apply now and become a catalyst for change at Energy Vault!