Senior Marine Engineer Job at Verterra Energy, New Brighton, MN

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  • Verterra Energy
  • New Brighton, MN

Job Description

At Verterra Energy, we're on a mission to harness the power in the world's rivers, canals and oceans. To accomplish this, we are commercializing our first device called VOLTURNUS, a pioneering water-power technology that deploys in harmony with the current to capture baseload, zero emission electricity. Backed by top-tier investors and a multi-year government contract, we are growing our founding team to help achieve key milestones.

We're seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead our marine function. The ideal candidate has a background with subsea engineering and the ability to handle both hands on engineering work while leading a small team of mechanical engineers. This is a highly important and visible role that will lead the development of technologies that will be used in the deployment, operation and retrieval of our modular hydropower technology, and peripheral systems.

Requirements

Must Have

  • BS or greater in Mechanical Engineering
  • 7+ years of experience with marine or hydrokinetic systems, components, or technologies
  • Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
  • Comfortable relying on strong first-principles engineering skill.
  • Experience using CAD Software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar.
  • Proficient with 3D solid modeling with the ability to produce and review mechanical engineering drawings.
  • Familiarity with Matlab, LabView, MathCAD or similar applications.
  • Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills.
  • Practical experience with Finite Element Analysis applications.
  • US Citizenship required

Nice to Have

  • Comfortable working with outside vendors and clients.
  • Hands-on practical experience working in a shop or laboratory environment.
  • Understanding of design for manufacturability (high/low volume).
  • Program related technical writing reporting.
  • CAD surface modeling.
  • Marine and/or UUV experience

Responsibilities

  • Manage a mechanical engineering team
  • Manage mechanical vendors
  • Lead the mechanical and subsea systems development
  • Program Reporting
  • Manage multiple programs

Benefits

  • Medical insurance - Company contribution towards premiums
  • Dental insurance - Company contribution towards premiums
  • Vision insurance - Company contribution towards premiums
  • HSA with $500 annual company contribution (with qualified plan enrollment) 
  • FSA medical option
  • FSA dependent care option
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability - No cost to employee
  • Life insurance and AD&D benefits - No cost to employee
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Generous time off offering that includes:
    • 4 weeks of PTO to start 
    • 2 weeks of sick and safe time 
    • 11 company paid holidays 
  • Optional work from home Fridays 
  • Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
  • Relocation package available 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Work from home, Relocation package,

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