Senior Mechanical Engineer-Plant Systems

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Plant Systems

Fourth Power is developing and commercializing the lowest cost energy storage technology on the market to enable the utility grid to operate 24/7/365 on renewable energy. Our batteries store heat in low-cost carbon blocks at up to 2400 degrees Celsius – half the temperature of the sun. The batteries then convert this heat back to electricity using thermophotovoltaics (TPV) on demand.

Fourth Power has a culture of teamwork, continuous innovation based on first principles, and relentlessness in tackling challenging problems. Fourth Power is looking for highly skilled, experienced, and motivated individuals who share our passion for mitigating climate change.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Fourth Power Engineering team. You will be responsible for all the fluid systems that support the Fourth Power Thermal Battery – primarily argon supply, system exhaust, and system cooling.

Your Role:

• Lead the concept, design, construction, and maintenance of fluid systems at our Middleton, MA facility.

• Participate in the concept and design of fluid systems for future, mass deployment designs.

• Design and 3D model pipe networks and related systems. Collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to resolve conflicts and integrate fluid systems into the overall system design.

• Develop flow sheets, mass balances, energy balances, P&IDs, and other engineering deliverables.

• Validate designs using simulation tools such as ANSYS, Aspen, etc.

• Perform equipment selection and provide technical supplier management from initial engagement through delivery to site.

• Identify and define relevant design standards.

• Supervise contract design engineering firms and construction trades.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in the design, construction, and startup of industrial fluid systems. End-to-end experience with at least one project from FEED through startup. Alternate experience in the design and manufacturing launch of fluid systems integrated in a large

  -scale product also acceptable. (e.g. aerospace, industrial furnaces, automotive, etc.)

• Demonstrated experience designing and prototyping mechanical assemblies.

• Understanding of typical mechanical engineering fundamentals (heat transfer, fluids, statics, dynamics, structural design).

• Proficient in SolidWorks Mechanical and AutoDesk Revit.

• Proficient with using a high-level scripting language (Matlab and/or Python preferred) to model and iterate on mechanical systems.

• BS degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required. Preferably in mechanical or chemical engineering.

Fourth Power is committed to offering equitable compensation, stock options, and a competitive benefits package to all employees.