Principal Project Engineer - Substations Power Generation

Your Mission:

• Establish the electrical design basis, scope boundaries, interface matrix, deliverable register, design schedule, and technical risk register; identify and close scope gaps across owners, EPC contractors, utilities, consultants, and equipment suppliers.
• Review electrical design packages including: single-line and three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, equipment layouts, grounding and lightning-protection designs.
• Create or technically evaluate specifications for all major equipment including: transformers, HV/MV switchgear, disconnect switches, power cables, CTs/VTs, metering and protection relays and UPS systems.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with natural-gas engine-generator OEMs, including alternator ratings, neutral grounding, excitation/AVR, governor and synchronizing controls, generator protection, starting systems, plant auxiliaries, black-start or islanding requirements, and CHP interfaces where applicable.
• Review load-flow, short-circuit, protection-coordination, grounding, arc-flash, cable-ampacity; ensure study assumptions remain aligned with the issued-for-construction design.
• Manage utility interconnection requirements, including point-of-interconnection design, revenue metering, communications and relay settings.
• Review EPC and vendor drawings, calculations, equipment data sheets, test plans, FAT/SAT reports, deviations, and technical submittals; provide clear dispositions and maintain design configuration control.
• Support procurement through equipment specifications, technical bid evaluations, supplier selection and vendor-document review.
• Provide construction engineering support, respond to RFIs and field changes, participate in site walkdowns, and verify that installations conform to the design, applicable codes, and approved quality plans.
• Plan and support substation energization, generator synchronization, commissioning, and turnover, including test procedures, protection and control testing, punch-list closure, and coordination with utilities, commissioning agents, and plant operations.

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical or power system engineering) or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience leading project design, preferably in the building of large generator power stations and substations.
• Direct experience in HV/MV substation design.
• Direct experience with natural-gas reciprocating-engine power plants, CHP facilities, or distributed generation is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable IEEE, ANSI, NFPA 70/NEC, NESC, NETA, OSHA, and utility standards.
• PE certification or equivalent, preferred.
• Familiarity in permitting processes with local authorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 30%.
• Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
• A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault:

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• 401K employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.
• 8-weeks for Paternity leave.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Flexible time off plus sick leave.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.