Innovation Engineer, Grid Integration/Power Generation
$120k/y-$215k/y
Rondo Energy18 hours ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Rondo Energy is seeking an Innovation Engineer, Grid Integration/Power Generation to join their team in Alameda, CA. The role focuses on developing and evaluating concepts for integrating Rondo Heat Batteries into thermal power generation systems.
About the Role
As an Innovation Engineer, you will work closely with Rondo's innovation and engineering teams, external OEM partners, and prospective customers. Your responsibilities will include developing technical concepts for Heat Battery integrated thermal power cycles, leading technical engagements with power producers, conducting techno-economic studies, and supporting pilot programs for early commercial deployments.
About You
Required:
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Energy Engineering (or equivalent work experience).
- 5+ years of work experience in power generation, thermal systems, or related power engineering disciplines.
- Proficiency in coding (Python, Visual Basic) and thermal power assessment tools.
Preferred:
- Experience in utility or IPP fleet optimization, plant design in a power EPC, or working directly with power generation OEMs.
- Experience with design and integration of turbomachinery, large boilers, and thermal energy systems.
- Background with grid-services markets, energy economics, or hybrid plant optimization.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $120k–$215k plus equity in a rapidly scaling global company.
- Excellent benefits package including health coverage.
Rondo Energy
We're hiring!! Rondo is delivering the world's lowest cost zero-carbon industrial heat. The Rondo Heat Battery powers industrial processes with renewable electricity, cutting energy costs and eliminating emissions. We deliver complete solutions to large-scale industrial energy needs worldwide - both as major capital projects and on a Heat as a Service basis. The Rondo Heat Battery provides temperatures up to 1,500°C, at less than half the cost and twice the efficiency of hydrogen.
Alameda, CA