How to apply for Senior Civil Engineer

About Energy Vault

Energy Vault is a global energy storage and power infrastructure company listed on the NYSE under NRGV. Since 2024, it has focused on an Independent Power Producer model: developing, building, owning, and operating energy assets for utilities, grid operators, and large energy users. It is headquartered in Westlake Village, California and Lugano, Switzerland, with development across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

About the role

As a senior civil engineer at Energy Vault, you would work on the civil engineering aspects of energy storage and power infrastructure assets, from development through construction and operation. The role supports the company's IPP model, where it owns and operates the assets it builds, so designs must hold up over the long term. You would likely coordinate with utilities, grid operators, and internal teams across multiple regions.

A typical day

A typical day could involve reviewing civil designs and site plans for energy storage projects, coordinating with external engineering firms, and answering technical questions from construction or operations teams. You might also join calls with utilities, grid operators, or regional partners. The exact mix depends on project stage and region, so ask about team structure and project assignments in the interview.

Who Energy Vault is looking for

• Has senior-level civil engineering experience on power, energy, or heavy industrial projects, including site development, foundations, and structural design.
• Has worked on projects from early development through construction and into operations, not just design phase.
• Can manage external engineering firms, contractors, and consultants across multiple sites and regions.
• Is comfortable with the technical and commercial demands of an owner-operator model, where long-term asset performance matters.

Tips for this application

• Read Energy Vault's recent newsroom posts and its 2024 shift to the IPP model. Mention how your civil engineering work fits an owner-operator rather than a pure technology vendor.
• List specific project types you have worked on: energy storage, substations, solar, wind, or other grid infrastructure. Name the project sizes and your exact role.
• Note any experience with projects in the regions Energy Vault operates: North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Even one region outside the US helps.
• Check the NYSE ticker NRGV and the company's recent filings or earnings calls. Referencing the IPP strategy shows you understand the business, not just the engineering.
• If you have worked with utilities or grid operators, put that near the top of your resume. Energy Vault names these as key partners.

What to cover in your cover letter

Explain how your civil engineering experience applies to energy storage and power infrastructure, not just general construction. Show that you understand the IPP model and why owning and operating assets changes design and construction priorities. Give one or two concrete examples of projects you delivered from development through operation. State your familiarity with the regions Energy Vault works in, especially if you have international project experience.

Research before applying

• Energy Vault's 2024 shift to the Independent Power Producer model and what it means for how projects are developed and owned.
• The company's gravity-based energy storage technology and how it compares to battery storage.
• Recent newsroom posts and LinkedIn updates about projects, partnerships, or regional expansion.
• Energy Vault's NYSE filings and earnings calls under ticker NRGV for the current project pipeline and financial position.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you would approach civil design for an energy storage site that Energy Vault will own and operate for decades, not just build and hand off.
• Your experience coordinating with utilities and grid operators on interconnection or site requirements.
• A project where you managed external engineering firms or contractors across multiple sites.
• How you handle civil engineering challenges in different regions, such as varying codes, soil conditions, or permitting rules.
• Your understanding of Energy Vault's IPP model and how civil engineering supports asset ownership and long-term operation.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying with a generic civil engineering resume that does not mention energy, power, or grid infrastructure projects.
• Ignoring the IPP model and writing as if Energy Vault is only a technology company. The role supports assets the company owns and operates.
• Listing project experience without stating your specific role, project size, or whether you worked on development, construction, or operations.