Projects Control Engineer (m/w/d)

Antora Energy delivers affordable, reliable energy to industry, data centers, and the grid. Our thermal batteries turn low-cost electricity into always-on heat and power, without supply-constrained critical minerals or multi-year construction timelines.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and work with humility and openness. We are committed to building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.

Position Summary

The Project Controls Specialist supports the execution of capital projects within our project execution group. Reporting to the Program Controls Manager, you will own project-level schedule and cost tracking, maintain accurate baselines, and produce reporting that drives informed decision-making across the project team.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules in Primavera P6, and/or Microsoft Project, including progress updates, critical path analysis and look-ahead reports
• Track and report project costs against approved budgets, including commitments, actuals, and forecasts to complete (ETC/EAC).
• Support in preparing regular projects controls reports covering schedule performance, cost performance, earned value metrics and variance analysis
• Support change management processes by analyzing schedule and cost impacts of potential changes and incorporating approved changes into project baselines.
• Coordinate with project manager, project engineers, procurement and site teams to gather accurate progress data and cost information.
• Identify schedule risks and cost trends early; escalate deviations with supporting analysis
• Assist in developing project controls deliverables during project setup, including WBS development, baseline schedules, and cost breakdown structures.
• Support the Program Controls Manager in developing program-level roll-ups and executive dashboards.

Key Qualifications

• 4-6 years of project controls experience on industrial, manufacturing, or capital construction projects
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project; ability to build and maintain schedules independently
• Working knowledge of earned value management (EVM) concepts
• Familiarity with EPC or owner-operated project environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent project workstreams
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting data to project teams

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Curiosity or hands-on experimentation with AI tools e.g. using LLMs for report drafting, data interpretation or automating repetitive controls tasks.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools
• Background in energy, utilities or heavy industrial sectors.

Work Location: Onsite - San Jose, CA

Salary Range: $138,000 USD - $165,000 USD

Salary Basis: Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy's Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone. We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.

Benefits

Compensation & Paid Time Off

• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• 401k plan with company match
• Clean commute stipend
• 15 paid vacation days per year, increasing with tenure
• 12 paid holidays (10 fixed, 2 of your choosing)
• 16 hours of volunteer time off
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• 24 hours of wellbeing time off

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical coverage for employees & dependents
• Health savings account option with employer contribution
• Vision, dental, and life coverage
• Flexible spending account & dependent care account options
• Subsidized backup childcare, senior care, and petcare
• 80 hours of sick leave
• Personalized access to mental health support

Facilities & Community

• Kitchen with a variety of healthy snacks & drinks
• On-site gym with fitness equipment
• On-site showers and bike parking
• Dedicated mother's room
• Team volunteer events
• Monthly social gatherings
• Foosball table and lawn games for breaks and friendly competition