VP - Plant Design Engineering

About Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.

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

It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.