Chief Energy Technology Officer, Geothermal Storage at ENGIE North America Inc. in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

ENGIE North America Inc

As theChief Technology Officer for Storengy, you will work within a small start-up group to developStorengyinto a world-class provider of geothermal heating and cooling technology. You will develop and lead the company's underground storage expertise to address customer demand and drive business development efforts.

What you'll do:

• The initial regional focus in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.


• Understand policy and regulatory programs and how they evolve to drive the marketplace; microgrids and regulated utilities, carbon emission reduction and environmental.


• Track geothermal and applicable energy storage incentive and grant programs at the federal, state, and local levels.


• Qualify and lead technical business development and sales opportunities.


• Articulate integrated green solutions for clients and projects.


• Represent the company, develop the brand, and advance its development by actively participating in industry associations, webinars, conferences, workshops, and symposia.


• Identify key customers, projects, and stakeholders at the forefront of sustainable, low-to-zero-carbon heating and cooling for real estate development/redevelopment.


• Lead staff in the development of relationships, opportunities, and proposals.


• Lead the development of GIS databases and technical tools that facilitate a rapid understanding of ground conditions and ongoing productivity improvements.


• Provide a principal-level review of technical work products.


• Recruit, mentor, cross train, develop and manage technical staff involved in hydrogeologic, geochemical, environmental, permitting, and drilling activities core to the business.


• Leverage and expand existing networks and integrate with senior staff networks to synergize sales and marketing activities across the company.


• Monitor, anticipate, and forecast marketplace developments for district-scale sustainable heating and cooling.

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Bachelors' Degree required in Earth Science disciplines such as hydrogeology, geochemistry, or engineering. Masters preferred.


• 15+ years of relevant business experience.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience with Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) and Borehole Thermal Energy Storage (BTES) projects at various locations in North America.


• Nationally and industry-recognized expert in ATES and BTES.


• Seller/doer with extensive knowledge of ATES, BTES, the district energy industry, and the ability to effectively communicate how those technologies can meet the sustainability goals of customers.


• Understanding of ATES and BTES practices in Europe and how those practices translate to the North American market.


• Demonstratable client development and technical sales success in North America.


• Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and leadership skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Demonstrates analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and a knack for seeing opportunities where others see problems.


• A sales network including clients who are building their brands on sustainability and carbon neutrality is a plus.


• Professional registrations in target geographic market areas.


• Geothermal Designer.


• Property development, including environmental permitting, drilling, and real-estate development transaction-driven projects.


• Working understanding of building energy systems and district energy systems.


• Knowledge of governmental and utility incentive programs for sustainable heating and cooling (e.g., NYSERDA - New York State Energy and Research Development Authority).


• Experience using numerical groundwater flow and heat transfer models and with GIS software and applications.


• Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment with non-flexible deadlines and possibly calls outside of traditional US business hours.

Additional Information/Conditions:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ability to use personal computer, calculator, etc. and could involve some lifting.

Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is more renewable, more efficient and more accessible to everyone.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. So ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is also an affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as "protected characteristics") as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

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Job

:Business development / Project development

Primary Location

:North America-United States-Texas-Houston

Organization

:North America

Schedule

:Full-time

Nature of Responsibility

:Senior Manager / Senior Expert

Job Posting

:May 5, 2021, 2:49:41 PM

Job Type

:Permanent Apply Now