Civil Engineer

Energy Vault

3d•Remote

About The Position

Energy Vault is hiring a Civil Engineer to provide subject-matter expertise in geotechnical, civil, and structural engineering for energy storage, generation, and data center projects throughout project development and execution. The role supports safe, efficient design and delivery of earthworks, drainage infrastructure, foundations, and structural connections to electrical equipment, working closely with Energy Vault’s engineering and execution teams. During pre-construction, the Civil Engineer contributes to execution planning, estimating, concept-level site design, and Engineer of Record (EoR) scoping and selection. The role assesses site-specific engineering challenges, evaluates foundation conditions and solutions, supports site layouts and infrastructure routing, develops scopes of work, and reviews consultant and contractor bids. During design, the role supports EoR design management, design reviews, and value engineering. During construction, the role reviews contractor and subcontractor submittals, RFIs, and NCRs, and provides regular site presence for QA/QC. Initial jobsites are expected to be primarily in Texas, with site visits lasting multiple days and close coordination with construction management teams. At close-out, the role ensures accurate civil as-built records and quality documents are produced and recorded. The position also supports continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
At least 3 years of relevant experience, typically post-graduation.
Extensive general civil engineering design and construction experience.
Demonstrated ability to develop innovative engineering solutions that better serve clients and reduce costs.
Experience in the power industry and 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%.
Comfort thriving in fast-paced, rapid-growth environments.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Passion for sustainability, the company’s mission, and its vision.

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of safe and efficient geotechnical, civil, and structural design for energy projects on the Owner/EPC side.
Support pre-construction execution planning, project estimating, concept-level site design, and external EoR scoping and selection.
Assess site civil engineering conditions, identify project-specific challenges, and propose mitigation approaches.
Characterize foundation conditions and identify suitable foundation solutions.
Support concept-level site layout drawings for temporary and permanent features and infrastructure, including power, telecom, water, wastewater, transformers, switchyards, access roads, parking, and other facilities.
Develop scopes of work for geotechnical, civil, and structural project components.
Review consultant and contractor bids.
Support EoR design management, design review, and value engineering.
Review contractor and subcontractor submittals, RFIs, and NCRs during construction.
Provide regular jobsite presence to support QA/QC and collaborate with Energy Vault construction management teams.
Ensure accurate civil as-built records and quality documents are produced and recorded at project close-out.
Support continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery.