Senior Manager, EPC Estimation
About The Position
Energy Vault seeks an experienced Senior Manager, Project Construction Estimation to support cost estimation for global Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and/or data center projects. This role is part of the application engineering team and works directly with application engineers and the commercial team to develop technology-agnostic energy storage solutions for utilities, governments, and industrial customers. The position is responsible for global Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) proposal processes and contributes to the company’s global EPC cost framework.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of engineering experience with Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and at least 2 years with renewable generation technologies.
- At least 5 years of construction experience with renewable energy systems.
- Existing relationships with North American-based EPC companies.
- Experience negotiating EPC contracts with subcontractors.
- Experience with electrical power systems designed for power generation, distribution, and storage.
- Experience managing technical solution proposals, including site evaluation and analysis, technology selection and optimization, detailed costing and estimating, and EPC contract negotiations.
- Basic knowledge of NEC, IBC, IEC, and IEEE requirements in the renewable and energy storage industry.
- Experience in electrical design, including basic conductor sizing and protection and controls configuration, and familiarity with substation design and engineering concepts.
- Good knowledge and understanding of inverter-based power systems, including basic design principles and limitations.
- Good understanding of electricity markets, products, and energy storage use cases.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
- Comfort working in fast-paced, rapid-growth environments.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or similar) is strongly preferred but not required.
- Experience with renewable energy project management.
- Experience with data center project management.
Responsibilities
- Listen to and address customer needs by designing technology-agnostic solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements.
- Create RFPs or RFQs and work with procurement to identify suitable partners.
- Coordinate across teams to gather information and resources for customer-focused solutions.
- Conduct techno-economic analysis to optimize designs and solutions.
- Develop tools and processes to continuously improve customer proposals and offerings.
- Interpret and, when necessary, create SLDs and site layouts that accurately represent proposed solutions.
- Work with the team lead to identify strategic partnerships.
- Support global EPC proposal processes and contribute to the global EPC cost framework.
Benefits
- Annual bonus plan.
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- 401(k) employer matching.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Eight weeks of paternity leave.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Flexible time off plus sick leave.
- Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
