Senior EPC Estimator (m/w/d)

Job Description

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.

Your Impact as a Senior EPC Estimator - APAC

We seek an experienced Senior EPC Estimator - APAC to support cost estimation for building Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, initially in Australia. You will be part of the application engineering team and work directly with application engineers, project execution and the commercial team. These projects are based on our technology agnostic energy storage systems to provide dynamic solutions to our clients, including utilities, governments, and industrial companies. As we grow and deliver on more contracts worldwide, you will be responsible for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) proposal processes globally and play a key role in the global EPC cost framework.

Your Mission

• Create turnkey construction RFPs or RFQs and work with procurement and project execution teams to identify suitable construction partner(s)
• Work across teams to pull information and resources as necessary to design and differentiate customer-centric solutions into the RFP/RFP package (SLD, layouts, codes and standards, contract flow downs etc)
• Run techno-economic analysis to drive optimum design and solution from a constructability point of view
• Possess a good understanding of environmental, geotechnical, hydrological reports and their impact to civil construction costs
• Possess a good understanding of electrical codes and standards and their application to BESS project construction
• Perform electrical and civil take offs and generate construction estimates
• Develop the necessary tools and processes to drive continuous improvement in Energy Vault’s customer proposals and offerings
• Be able to interpret & create if necessary SLDs and site layouts that accurately represent the proposed solutions
• Work with team lead to identify strategic partnerships

Your Background

• 5+ years engineering experience with Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and with Renewable Generation technologies
• 5+ years of construction estimation experience with Renewable Energy Systems
• BS in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or similar) strongly preferred, but not required
• Licensed electrician in Australia a plus
• Existing relationships with Australian based EPC companies
• Experience in negotiating EPC contracts with subcontracts
• Experience with Renewable Energy Project management is a plus
• Experience with electrical power systems designed for power generation, distribution, and storage
• Experience managing all aspects of technical solution proposal 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 renewable and energy storage industry
• Experience in electrical design including basic conductor sizing, 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
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%
• Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
• A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!

Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Reimbursement for approved home office equipment.
• Reimbursement for home internet, including mobile phone, up to AUD $85 per month.
• Wellbeing Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to novated leasing.
• Option to purchase additional leave.

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!