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Verterra Energy

Director of Engineering

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Verterra Energy
Develops modular hydrokinetic turbines to generate scalable, reliable electricity from flowing water.
Lead R&D and commercialization of marine hydrokinetic technology, managing engineering teams.
3d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
New Brighton, MN
Office Full-Time
Company Size
17 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Solutions
Sustainable Energy
Renewable Energy Consulting
Project Management
Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Water Resources
Role
What you would be doing
cad modeling
technical writing
reporting
  • CAD surface modeling.
  • Program related technical writing reporting.
What you bring
matlab
labview
solidworks
autocad
bs engineering
10+ years
  • Familiarity with Matlab, LabView, MathCAD or similar applications.
  • BS or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or similar
  • Experience using CAD Software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar.
  • Comfortable relying on strong first-principles engineering skill.
  • Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills.
  • Well honed coaching and mentoring abilities
  • Comfortable working with outside vendors and clients.
  • Understanding of design for manufacturability (high/low volume).
  • Proficient with 3D solid modeling with the ability to produce and review mechanical engineering drawings.
  • US Citizenship required
  • 10+ years of experience with marine or hydrokinetic systems, components, or technologies
  • Hands-on practical experience working in a shop or laboratory environment.
  • Marine and/or UUV experience
  • Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
  • Project Management, Analysis Compliance Vendor Management skills
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded in 2010
Year Established
The company was established with a bold vision to harness renewable energy from flowing water sources like rivers, canals, and oceans.
100 W Scale
Smallest Unit Capacity
Their systems can be deployed at a compact scale, ideal for portable and off-grid power solutions.
Multi-Megawatt Arrays
Largest System Size
Capable of scaling up to large, grid-connected deployments to meet significant power demands.
24,000 sq ft
Facility Size
The company operates from a substantial facility dedicated to scaling prototypes and production.
  • A vertical-axis, modular hydropower turbine system was designed by their leadership team.
  • Partnerships include multi-year contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and Energy.
  • Systems deliver rugged, expeditionary power solutions in off-grid environments.
  • Their turbines capture kinetic energy from flowing water and are designed to self-clear debris and adapt to varying currents.
  • Notable区别: Their technology enables baseload hydropower without the need for large dams, minimizing ecological and infrastructure impact.
Culture + Values
  • Passion: Self‑Motivated – caring about what you do and how you do it. We all want to be here, right now, on this mission.
  • Learning: The need to improve and grow both professionally and personally. Being aware of your own strengths and weaknesses and having an open mind. Seeking new challenges, opportunities and perspectives.
  • Altruistic: If you are the center of the universe, you do not belong in ours. We are here to help each other and to help others. We are here to make the world a better place.
  • Integrity: We are honest and moral people. Character counts and details matter. We do the right thing, as individuals and as a team.
  • Determination: The strength and perseverance to see things all the way through, especially when confronted by obstacles.
Environment + Sustainability
$26.8 M
Funding Secured
The company has received $26.8 million in funding to date, supporting its innovative water-powered turbine technology.
24K Sq Ft
Facility Size
The company operates from a 24,000 square foot facility, providing space for R&D and production activities.
18 Team Members
Skilled Workforce
The company employs 18 team members, working together to advance its sustainable energy solutions.
  • VOLTURNUS modular turbine arrays produce continuous, scalable baseload energy from flowing water
  • Committed to “harnessing the power of flowing water while preserving the environment”
  • Partnered with U.S. DoD and DoE to commercialize technology for off‑grid and expeditionary energy applications
  • Target markets include rivers, canals and oceans—deployable without ecological disruption from large dams
Inclusion & Diversity
Rating 2.4/5
Diversity & Inclusion Score
The company received a 2.4/5 rating for Diversity & Inclusion on Glassdoor, based on 6 employee reviews.
  • Multiple employees cite 'extremely inappropriate comments' and experiences of discrimination.
  • Reported lack of structural support for DEI despite some reviews noting an 'employee-focused workplace'.
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