About Thea Energy

Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.

Position Overview

Thea Energy is seeking a Vice President - HTS Magnet Engineering to lead the organization responsible for one of the most critical technology pillars of the company’s planar coil stellarator: high temperature superconducting (“HTS”) magnets. As a senior member of the technology leadership team, the VP will set the long-term technical strategy and organizational structure for magnet engineering, own the function’s budget and roadmap, and ensure magnet development scales in lockstep with Thea Energy’s path to commercial fusion. This is a high-visibility executive role requiring both deep technical credibility and proven leadership of large, fast-growing engineering organizations.

Key Responsibility Areas:

Work with the Architect/Engineering and Constructor firms that will deliver the overall plant design, Balance of Plant system and component designs for Thea Energy programs.
Build and lead the Project Engineering team responsible for delivering Issued for Bid and Issued for Construction packages input and review.
Establish and implement Thea Energy’s independent review program for accepting Vendor design inputs.
Ensure compliance with local and state regulations and laws, while ensuring permits are obtained in time to support construction work.
Establish and administer a performance tracking system that provides oversight of the Constructor and Architect Engineer efforts (cost and schedule).
Evaluate Constructor plans and schedule to avoid scope creep.
Develop and deliver an effective configuration control program for the Plant design.
Oversee the Site Safety program to ensure uniform implementation and that reporting lines are clear.
Provide Thea Energy oversight during Construction activities, through an appropriately staffed team.
Provide cost estimating inputs for Plant design, procurement, installation, and commissioning work.
Oversee startup and commissioning activities.

Ideal Experience & Skillsets:

BS/Mechanical Engineering or advanced degree in engineering or business fields, or closely related fields.
8+ years of experience in construction, with design and installation history included.
Previous experience in a fusion related work environment is preferred but not mandatory.
Relevant certifications or credentials in professional engineering.
Direct experience within a regulated environment
Skilled in understanding the best methods for communicating changes in the field while maintaining configuration control
Familiar with construction techniques and progression on large, complex facilities

Preferred Skills

Experience standing up or significantly expanding a program, particularly in a fast-paced, resource-constrained, or startup environment.
Effective communication style that can bridge between the different regulators, construction crafts, and management team.

Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

Company Benefits:

Salary range $240,000-$300,000
Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
Employee equity stock options
20 days PTO

It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.

Diversity and Inclusion

Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.