Technical Project Developer

Heirloom Carbon • Brisbane, CA

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About The Position

This role is a key member of the Project Development team at Heirloom, working closely with the Head of Development and the Plant Design Team. The role will serve as the technical backbone of our site selection process. You will evaluate the feasibility of potential locations by analyzing complex geotechnical, hydrological, and electrical data. Your mission is to de-risk our deployment pipeline by ensuring every site we select is technically sound, grid-ready, and optimized for our Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology.

Requirements

• Background: BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. (EIT or PE license is a plus).
• Geotechnical & Hydrological Literacy: Deep understanding of the implications of soil bearing capacity, seismic risks, and water table depths on project costs.
• Grid Expertise: Experience interpreting SIS (System Impact Studies) and understanding the commercial frameworks of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and interconnection queues.
• Software Proficiency:
• Civil 3D / AutoCAD for site layouts.
• ArcGIS / QGIS for site mapping and constraints analysis.

Responsibilities

• Technical Due Diligence: Evaluate prospective sites by reviewing geotechnical reports, water resource studies, and environmental assessments to identify "showstoppers" early.
• Electrical & Interconnection Lead: Navigate the technical and commercial complexities of electrical interconnections. You will review transmission studies and coordinate with utilities to ensure power availability and cost-effectiveness.
• GIS & Spatial Analysis: Utilize GIS mapping tools to overlay environmental constraints, utility infrastructure, and topography to narrow down optimal site boundaries.
• Site Test-Fits & Layouts: Use CAD to develop preliminary site layouts and "test-fits," ensuring our equipment and infrastructure integrate seamlessly with the specific constraints of a parcel.
• Site Permitting: Working with internal and external partners, leads mandatory and discretionary site permitting processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the technical bridge between the Real Estate/Business Development team and the Construction/Engineering teams.

Benefits

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Heirloom. FSA option.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for all Heirloom employees.
• Generous stock options.
• Unlimited PTO for exempt (salaried) employees & 120 hours for full time non-exempt (hourly) employees.
• 401(k).
• Monthly health and wellness reimbursement.
• Annual education and conference budget.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees