Alterg Resources

Overview

VP - ENGINEERING - POWER PLANT DESIGN NEEDED

AlterG Resources is building the future of geothermal energy from the ground up and we are seeking a Vice President of Engineering (Power Plant Design) for our Salt Lake City, Utah office to help us power it. This is a mission-critical leadership role at the intersection of engineering, execution, and innovation. You will define and lead the power generation strategy across our portfolio, ensuring that every system we deploy meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and commercial viability.

Responsibilities

• Define power generation strategy across geothermal projects including turbine and generator selection, power cycles, and system optimization.
• Lead design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up of geothermal power plants.
• Oversee grid integration including interconnection, protection, and compliance with utility requirements.
• Partner with subsurface, drilling, and reservoir teams to optimize heat to power conversion performance.
• Establish engineering standards and lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing technical team.
• Interface with utilities, regulators, Engineering, Procurement, & Construction (EPC) contractors, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners.
• Drive continuous improvement through performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and system optimization.
• Support transition from project development into operations, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of engineering experience in power plant development, preferably with geothermal, process-intensive or other power generation projects.
• Strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, with commissioning oversight experience.
• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and EPCs.

Application

Interested in joining our team? Send resumes and questions to careers@altergresources.com.

To Third-Party Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: AlterG Resources LLC has an internal talent acquisition team and does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from recruitment agencies, search firms, or staffing companies. Any resume or candidate profile submitted to AlterG Resources or its employees without a prior written agreement executed by an authorized AlterG Resources representative will be considered unsolicited and the property of AlterG Resources. AlterG Resources will not pay any placement fee in connection with such submissions. Agencies are asked not to contact AlterG Resources hiring managers or employees directly. Vendor relationships are managed exclusively through AlterG's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition department.