Technical Project Manager
HDF Energy
Company Overview
HDF Energy (formerly Hydrogen of France)
Blanquefort, France
2012
Approximately 60 employees in 2022 (source: hdf-energy.com). Forecast to exceed 500 employees by 2030. Revenues of €3.46 million in 2022 (source: hdf-energy.com).
What They Do
HDF Energy specializes in high-power hydrogen fuel cell technology, utilizing proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology. Their flagship product, the Renewstable® plants, allows for the storage of intermittent renewable energy in the form of hydrogen, ensuring non-intermittent electricity production 24/7. The production units range from 1 to 10 MW, offering high power density and efficiency exceeding 50% (source: clean-energy-islands.ec.europa.eu). HDF Energy targets various markets, including energy grids, marine propulsion, and industrial applications, with clients such as governments and refineries like SARA (source: hdf-energy.com).
Projects & Achievements
Among notable projects, the Cleargen project in Martinique, which was commissioned in 2019, is the world's first high-power hydrogen fuel cell installation, producing electricity from hydrogen byproduct from the SARA refinery (source: ritzau.dk). The CEOG project in French Guiana, currently under construction, is the world's first multi-MW hydrogen production park, designed to power 10,000 homes through massive renewable hydrogen storage (source: hdf-energy.com). Other advanced projects include Los Cabos in Mexico and RSB in Barbados, part of an international pipeline in Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific (source: clean-energy-islands.ec.europa.eu).
Recent Developments
In February 2023, HDF Energy laid the foundation stone for its 7,000 m² gigafactory in Blanquefort, which will be the world's first factory dedicated to the mass production of multi-MW hydrogen fuel cells, with an annual capacity of 50 MW expected to reach 1 GW by 2030 (source: hydrogeneurope.eu). In April 2023, the company announced financial results for 2022, with 751 MW in development and ongoing government partnerships with Indonesia and Zimbabwe (source: hdf-energy.com). The gigafactory is a key element of HDF's reindustrialization strategy, aimed at creating local jobs and supporting exports (source: clean-energy-islands.ec.europa.eu).
Working at HDF Energy
HDF Energy employs a diverse staff of over 30 nationalities, with roles in the development, financing, construction, and operation of Renewstable® plants. Job opportunities are focused at the headquarters in Bordeaux and the gigafactory in Blanquefort, with positions also available in international offices in Indonesia, Australia, South Africa, Mexico, and the Caribbean (source: hdf-energy.com). The company culture emphasizes global teamwork and structured growth, with an increase in staff from 25 to 57 employees between 2021 and 2022 (source: clean-energy-islands.ec.europa.eu).
Last updated on Feb 23, 2026 | Report an issue
We are looking for our future Technical Project Manager to support the development of hydrogen and energy projects across various regions worldwide, particularly in the United States.
You will join a leading international player in the hydrogen-power & fuel cell sector, specialized in developing hydrogen infrastructure and 10-100 MW power plants for grids and data centers.
Localisation : Houston
Key Responsibilities
Project Structuring
- Contribute to the technical and strategic structuring of energy projects including process and power
- Consolidate project documentation (schedule, budget)
- Identify critical technical, bankability, performance risks in new concepts to optimize design
- Support the implementation of administrative processes required for project execution
Technical Support & Analysis
- Review and validate technical sizing of hydrogen-integrated power plants (reformer, fuel cells, BOP)
- Perform technical simulations and sensitivity analyses to assess project feasibility and performance
- Leverage Oil & Gas/process experience to support project design, execution strategies, and risk assessment
- Analyze cross-functional opportunities, and propose action plans
- Maintain proactive monitoring within your scope
Tendering
- Participate in the preparation and drafting of responses to tenders and RFPs
- Prepare RFQs for services when required during the development phase (permitting, engineering)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver structured, clear, and competitive technical proposals
Coordination & Communication
- Produce clear, concise, and rigorous technical documentation
- Simplify complex technical topics to convince internal and external stakeholders
- Interact daily with internal teams and international/local partners
- Work effectively in a multicultural, dynamic, scale-up environment
Profile
- Engineering degree or equivalent (preferably in mechanical, process, or energy engineering)
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Oil & Gas projects (EPC, upstream, midstream, or downstream)
- Experience working on large-scale industrial or energy infrastructure projects
- Entrepreneurial, self driven culture
- Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt Oil & Gas/process expertise to hydrogen and new energy environments
- Fluency in English
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About the role
March 26, 2026
Full time
Company
- Houston, Texas, United States
Minimum 5+ years in Oil & Gas projects
UTC-06:00
