Job Details

USD$180,000 - $220,000 +401K, Equity, Bonus

Acre has partnered with a rapidly growing business that has developed and commercialized a novel hydrogen production technology yielding never seen before industrial carbon emission reductions and economic advantages. This is a breakthrough invention that will change the world, and as they continue to grow and scale their commercial activities, a new role has opened.

The Director of Engineering will report to the Chief Operating Officer with dotted lines to the Chief Commercial Officer. The Director of Technical Proposals & Proposal Engineering will be responsible for owning the entire FEL process while serving as the techno-commercial SME supporting the Chief Commercial Officer.

Responsibilities

• Building out, expanding, and centralizing the Front End Loading (FEL) lifecycle. There are processes in place, but you are our expert responsible for perfecting them.
• Leading conceptual design efforts, overseeing FEL study execution, leading teams developing FEL deliverables, and leading negotiations and relationships with customers, vendors, and partners until signed order.
• Identify and manage risks throughout the FEL lifecycle. This is a startup where the future can't be certain, so having an understanding of when to take calculated and potentially aggressive risks is crucial.
• Mentoring colleagues and helping them improve their understanding of the FEL lifecycle.
• Presenting technical proposals to customers alongside C-suite executives.

What you'll bring

• An Advanced degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 15 years of experience working in relevant industries (hydrocarbon processing, hydrogen production, industrial gas, biofuels, RNG, petrochemicals, etc.)
• Proven experience leading and managing the FEL process for multiple projects. First-hand conceptual design expertise is required (you can easily interpret and use process software like HYSYS, Aspen Plus, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Outstanding commercial aptitude, excellent vendor management skills, and a willingness to take on the challenge of commercializing a first of a kind (FOAK) technology.
• Ideally experienced in working on one of the following technologies (not required): Steam Methane Reformers (SMR), Auto Thermal Reformers (ATR), Air Separation Units (ASU), Hydrogen systems, Syngas, gas separation, CO2 capture, ammonia, methanol, etc.

If the above appeals to you and you believe your skillset aligns - apply directly to this position and/or reach out to Quentin Klein at ...@acre.com.