Project Engineer, Partnerships

The Project Engineer, Partnerships role plays a critical role in enabling Zanskar's mission to unlock new geothermal resources and accelerate development. The role supports partner-led geothermal projects from early exploration through development readiness, providing engineering expertise, coordinating technical workflows, and executing designs and plans.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 5–12+ years in mechanical engineering for industrial energy infrastructure: geothermal, O&G, power, water, or similar
• Demonstrated experience in at least two of: Surface piping / pipelines, Rotating equipment & pumping systems, Field execution / construction support / commissioning, Partner-facing technical project leadership, Equipment design and automation
• Ability to manage and coordinate projects across multiple stages and stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, particularly in explaining technical concepts to mixed technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
• Strong risk identification and mitigation skills, with the ability to propose alternative technical or operational pathways

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• 18 days PTO, with accrual increases based on tenure
• Medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Stock options