Vice President Plant Design Engineering

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Work with the Architect/Engineering and Constructor firms that will deliver the overall plant design, Balance of Plant system and component designs for Thea Energy programs.
• Build and lead the Project Engineering team responsible for delivering Issued for Bid and Issued for Construction packages input and review.
• Establish and implement Thea Energy’s independent review program for accepting Vendor design inputs.
• Ensure compliance with local and state regulations and laws, while ensuring permits are obtained in time to support construction work.
• Establish and administer a performance tracking system that provides oversight of the Constructor and Architect Engineer efforts (cost and schedule).
• Evaluate Constructor plans and schedule to avoid scope creep.
• Develop and deliver an effective configuration control program for the Plant design.  
• Oversee the Site Safety program to ensure uniform implementation and that reporting lines are clear.
• Provide Thea Energy oversight during Construction activities, through an appropriately staffed team.
• Provide cost estimating inputs for Plant design, procurement, installation, and commissioning work.
• Oversee startup and commissioning activities.

Ideal Experience & Skillsets:

• BS/Mechanical Engineering or advanced degree in engineering or business fields, or closely related fields.
• 8+ years of experience in construction, with design and installation history included.  
• Previous experience in a fusion related work environment is preferred but not mandatory.
• Relevant certifications or credentials in professional engineering.
• Direct experience within a regulated environment
• Skilled in understanding the best methods for communicating changes in the field while maintaining configuration control
• Familiar with construction techniques and progression on large, complex facilities
 
Preferred Skills:
• Experience standing up or significantly expanding a program, particularly in a fast-paced, resource-constrained, or startup environment.
• Effective communication style that can bridge between the different regulators, construction crafts, and management team.

Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

Company Benefits:

Salary range $240,000-$300,000
Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
Employee equity stock options
20 days PTO