Vice President of Engineering

Want to impact one of the largest industries in the world? Fortera is a materials technology company headquartered in Silicon Valley that has created a new highly engineered zero CO₂ cement solution that can reduce CO₂ emissions by 100% when combined with green energy sources.The technology is inspired by nature and directly converts CO₂ into a replacement for ordinary cement, turning a problem into a product. With over ten years of testing and 100,000 hours of R&D backing the technology, Fortera is ready to grow the team and begin commercial production of this exciting new product. Be on the ground floor of a carbon-to-value movement that will impact millions for generations to come. We are looking for passionate thinkers, doers, and problem-solvers who share our vision that big challenges are big opportunities for change. Visit www.forteraglobal.com for more information.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Fortera is seeking an experienced Vice President of Engineering to manage and direct all engineering team efforts on process development and plant design. Reporting to the CEO, the ideal candidate will provide technical leadership to the design teams responsible for designing Fortera’s commercial plants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct process development and engineering teams consisting of process, electrical, mechanical and instrumentation engineers.
• Direct all technical aspects of engineering work. Review and approve technical scope of services for all major projects. Oversee the assignment of resources to projects. Track and manage resource loading across engineering teams.
• Exercise process safety fundamentals to ensure safe design, as well as mentor engineers on the application and considerations for safe design. Ensure engineering projects meet safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Drive the training and development of all engineers. Works with the engineers to provide guidance and path to professional growth in the organization.
• Identify talent gaps and implement training and recruitment plans to address team needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure customer requirements are met effectively.
• Develop and manage the engineering budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Ensure adherence to government, organization, and customer engineering standards and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum BS in Chemical, Mechanical engineering.
• 15+ years of engineering experience in an industrial or EPC environment, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience working on projects $100+ million TIC.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and timelines.

COMPENSATION:

The compensation package for this role includes a competitive base salary commensurate with experience of $200,000 - $225,000, well as an annual bonus, pre-IPO incentive stock options and relocation bonus. 

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

We know that happy employees are productive employees, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverages for employees
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Tax deferred & Roth 401k
• Paid vacation days (increased with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and unlimited PTO for exempt employees.

Fortera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.