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<p><b><span style="font-size: 16px;">Our Company</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Welcome to </span><b style="font-size: 16px;">Energy Vault® (NYSE:NRGV)</b><span style="font-size: 16px;">, a global energy storage and power infrastructure company focused on owning, operating, and enabling resilient, dispatchable energy assets. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Energy Vault’s focus is to deliver reliable, flexible power that supports the evolving needs of modern grids, communities, and large energy users. Since 2024, the Company has centered its strategy on an Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, developing, building, owning, and operating critical energy assets around the world. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Energy Vault operates globally, with headquarters in Westlake Village, California and Lugano, Switzerland, and regional development across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Company partners with utilities, grid operators, and large energy consumers to deliver infrastructure that strengthens grid reliability, enables renewable integration, and supports long-term energy security. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">By combining asset ownership with advanced technologies and integration expertise, Energy Vault is building the next generation of critical energy infrastructure, delivering dependable power when and where it matters most. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Learn more at </span><a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://www.energyvault.com/">www.energyvault.com</a><span style="font-size: 16px;">, explore recent updates in our </span><a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://www.energyvault.com/newsroom">Newsroom,</a><span style="font-size: 16px;"> and connect with us on </span><a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-vault-inc">LinkedIn</a><span style="font-size: 16px;">, </span><a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://twitter.com/EnergyVaultInc">X</a><span style="font-size: 16px;">, </span><a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://www.facebook.com/EnergyVaultInc">Facebook</a><span style="font-size: 16px;">, </span><a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://www.instagram.com/energyvaultinc/">Instagram</a><span style="font-size: 16px;">, </span><a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://vimeo.com/user91513072">Vimeo</a><span style="font-size: 16px;">, or </span><a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/EnergyVaultInc">YouTube</a><span style="font-size: 16px;">. </span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: 16px;">Our Values </span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: 16px;">We Commit:</span></b><span style="font-size: 16px;"> To Building a Better Future for Earth and All Its Beings.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: 16px;">We Innovate:</span></b><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Cutting Edge Solutions to Accelerate the Unique Energy Aspirations of Our Clients.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: 16px;">We Connect: </span></b><span style="font-size: 16px;">To Build Genuine Relationships.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: 16px;">We Deliver: </span></b><span style="font-size: 16px;">Going Above & Beyond by Being Fast & Nimble.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: 16px;">We Lead: </span></b><span style="font-size: 16px;">With Authenticity and Purpose.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Your Impact as a Project Development Director</span><span data-contrast="auto">:</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span> </strong></p> <p>The Project Development Director plays a critical role across Energy Vault’s front-end development activities, acting as the single point of ownership for progressing acquired projects to deploy energy storage and/or generation assets under its Build-Own-Operate strategy, from early development through to Ready to Build (RTB). This role is execution-focused and accountable for driving outcomes leveraging internal and external resources for planning approvals, grid connection, off take, pre-construction planning, project financing and risk management across a US portfolio.</p> <p>The position requires both customer-facing expertise as well as excellent internal project management and team management capabilities. The Project Development Director will lead domestic projects, with particular focus on energy generation and storage systems.  Attention to legal and regulatory compliance, on-schedule performance, quality, and accuracy are of the utmost importance. This is a highly networked position that includes partnerships and alignment with Commercial, Grid, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Pre-Construction, and external consultants and development partners, the Project Development Director serves as the project “owner” from acquisition to ready to build and financial close of project financing. </p> <p>While supported by specialist internal teams and external consultants, the Project Development Director is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, proactively identifying issues, managing approvals and grid interface risk, and optimizing development processes as required. This includes ownership of development budgets, oversight of consultant performance, and implementation of governance, templates, and stage-gate controls to support consistent project execution. The role is primarily execution-heavy, with a strong emphasis on accountability for approvals timelines and development risk. As the portfolio matures, the position has the potential to evolve into a Team Lead role, supporting the growth and scalability of Energy Vault’s Project development capability.</p> <p></p><p><br></p><b>Your Mission: </b><div> <ul> <li>Lead end-to-end development of utility-scale energy storage and generation projects from early-stage assessment/acquisition through contracting and Ready-to-Build (RTB)</li> <li>Manage third-party developers, consultants, and internal cross-functional teams to advance development workstreams, ensure stage-gate readiness, and drive critical decisions.</li> <li>Own development budgets, schedules, critical path execution, risk management, and reporting to leadership and investment stakeholders.</li> <li>Secure and manage key project agreements and permits, including land control, environmental/community engagement, and local approvals with relevant authorities.</li> <li>Drive grid interconnection and utility coordination through application, studies, and agreements to support bankable RTB outcomes.</li> <li>Define project scope and requirements aligned to commercial strategy, ensuring development deliverables support financing, offtake, and long-term value creation.</li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><b>Your Background: </b><div> <ul> <li>15 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Communication, or Business,; 12 years of related experience with a master’s degree; or 8 years of related experience with a PhD.</li> <li>5+ years of experience in Project Management of complex projects in the Energy Generation and/or Energy Storage industries.</li> <li>Proven experience developing projects from origination/acquisition through development approvals and grid connections.</li> <li>Certification in Project Management preferred.</li> <li>Capacity to learn on-the-fly, particularly regarding nuanced project technical or legal requirements.</li> <li>Excellent Project Management skills and the ability to work independently on multiple project timelines simultaneously.</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Agile work ethic with flexibility to address pressing project needs as they arise.</li> <li>Proficiency in effective communication of project plans, proposals, and results, and ability negotiate options at senior management levels.</li> <li>Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, up to 30%.</li> <li>Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.</li> <li>A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!</li> <li>Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.  </li> <li>Energy Vault participates in E-Verify.</li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><b>Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault: </b><div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Annual bonus plan.</span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">401K employer matching.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" 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style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">8-weeks for Paternity leave.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Generous holiday allowance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Flexible time off plus sick leave.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div><p><br></p><p></p> <div>$154,000 - $246,000 a year</div><small><div><span data-contrast="auto">The range, $154</span><span data-contrast="auto">,000</span><span data-contrast="auto"> to $246</span><span data-contrast="auto">,000</span><span data-contrast="auto">, reflects a total compensation package for this position across all U.S. locations. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></div></small> <p> </p><p>#LI-remote #LI-JW1</p> <p></p><p><br></p><p><b style="font-size: 16px">Join Us in Empowering Change</b><span style="font-size: 16px"> </span></p><p><br></p><p><i><span style="font-size: 16px">At Energy Vault we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We believe inclusion creates opportunity for collaborative excellence through diversity of thought. We invite individuals of all genders, races, identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, national origins, abilities, protected veteran status, religions, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore employment with our organization.</span></i></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px">Apply now and become a catalyst for change at Energy Vault! </span></p>

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