Work at XGS
We are always looking for passionate, creative, and driven individuals to join our team. Join us on our ambitious mission to create an abundant clean energy future.
Why join XGS
Why join XGS
Help Us Unlock the Future of Energy
Our mission is to harness the Earth’s natural and renewable heat to create clean, reliable, and abundant energy sources for generations to come. As we grow, we’re looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in the energy sector.
Why Work with Us?
- Impactful Work: Be part of a team that is transforming the energy landscape and contributing to a sustainable future.
- Innovative Environment: Collaborate with experts and innovators in a dynamic and forward-thinking atmosphere.
- Career Growth: We invest in your development and provide opportunities for you to expand your skills and advance your career.
- Inclusive Culture: We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.
XGS offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Matching
- Unlimited PTO
- Family & Medical Leave
Open Positions
Explore our current job openings below. If you’re passionate about renewable energy and want to be part of a groundbreaking team, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Project Leadership: Provide strong leadership and direction to the engineering project team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
- Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans that define scope, schedule, budget, resources, and milestones. Utilize project management methodologies to effectively track progress and ensure project deliverables are met.
- Technical Expertise: Maintain a solid understanding of engineering principles and project management best practices. While not an expert in every engineering discipline, you should be able to effectively communicate with and guide a team of specialists.
- Team Management: Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and other specialists from various disciplines. Foster open communication and collaboration to ensure everyone is aligned with project goals.
- Budget Management: Own the project budget, proactively identifying cost-saving opportunities and managing resources efficiently. Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure the best value.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks that could impact the project schedule, budget, or quality. Develop contingency plans to address unforeseen circumstances and ensure project success.
- Vendor Focus: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendorss, keeping them informed of progress, managing expectations, and addressing concerns throughout the project lifecycle.
- Communication & Reporting: Communicate project status, challenges, and risks clearly and concisely to stakeholders, including clients, senior management, and team members. Prepare reports to keep everyone informed.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure the project adheres to all quality standards and specifications. Work with quality control teams to identify and address any quality issues.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (e.g., Project Management) required.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in engineering project management.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex engineering projects on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in project management software tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and manage time efficiently.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and make critical decisions under pressure.
Preferred Qualification
- Proven ability to manage and mitigate project risks.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles relevant to our industry. Experience working with cross-functional teams.
To apply, please contact [email protected], noting the role you are interested in and including your resume or CV.
Responsibilities
- Well Design Expertise: Lead the design and development of geothermal wells, considering geological formations, reservoir characteristics, production goals, and environmental regulations.
- Technical Prowess: Utilize wellbore modeling software to optimize well trajectory, casing design, and completion strategies for maximizing energy production and wellbore integrity.
- Collaboration is Key: Work closely with geologists, reservoir engineers, and drilling teams to ensure the well design aligns with project requirements, safety standards, and cost-effectiveness.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential drilling and production risks by incorporating best practices in well design and completion.
- Documentation Champion: Prepare clear and concise well design documents, including wellbore schematics, casing and completion programs, and technical specifications.
- Staying Ahead of the Curve: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of geothermal well drilling technology, reservoir engineering principles, and industry best practices.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in geothermal well design or a similar field (e.g., oil & gas well design).
- Strong understanding of geothermal reservoir engineering concepts, wellbore mechanics, and drilling technologies.
- Proficient in wellbore modeling software and other relevant engineering design tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team environment.
Preferred Qualification
- Experience with geothermal drilling practices and specific well completion techniques used in geothermal applications.
- Knowledge of geothermal reservoir simulation software.
- Familiarity with relevant wellbore design codes and standards.
- Experience working with regulatory agencies on geothermal well permitting processes.
To apply, please contact [email protected], noting the role you are interested in and including your resume or CV.
Responsibilities
- Surface Design Expertise: Lead the design and development of surface piping systems, wellhead facilities, separators, heat exchangers, and other critical surface equipment for our geothermal power plant.
- Technical Prowess: Utilize engineering software and tools for modeling, simulation, and optimization of the surface design, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
- Collaboration is Key: Work closely with geothermal engineers, geologists, and construction teams to ensure the design aligns with project requirements, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
- Problem-Solving Approach: Identify and resolve technical challenges related to surface design, proposing innovative solutions to optimize performance and minimize risks.
- Documentation Champion: Prepare clear and concise design documents, including piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), process flow charts, and equipment specifications.
- Stay Ahead of the Curve: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of geothermal power plant technology, best practices, and industry standards.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in designing surface systems for geothermal power plants or similar industrial facilities.
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer principles.
- Proficient in the use of engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Aspen HYSYS).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team environment.
Preferred Qualification
- Experience with pressure vessel and piping design codes (e.g., ASME B31.3).
- Knowledge of geothermal reservoir engineering concepts.
- Experience with geothermal power plant construction practices.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies.
To apply, please contact [email protected], noting the role you are interested in and including your resume or CV.
Responsibilities
- Drilling Expertise: Plan and design geothermal drilling programs, considering geological formations, resource characteristics, wellbore trajectory, and environmental regulations.
- Technical Prowess: Utilize drilling engineering software to optimize drilling parameters, mud programs, and casing design for efficient wellbore construction and maximizing geothermal well productivity.
- Collaboration is Key: Work closely with geologists, reservoir engineers, and drilling crews to ensure the drilling program aligns with project requirements, safety standards, and cost-effectiveness.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential drilling risks by incorporating best practices in wellbore design, drilling operations, and contingency planning.
- Real-Time Problem Solving: Monitor and analyze drilling data in real-time, troubleshoot drilling challenges, and recommend solutions to ensure successful wellbore completion.
- Communication & Reporting: Prepare clear and concise drilling reports, presentations, and wellbore completion plans to communicate progress and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Staying Sharp: Maintain a strong understanding of geothermal drilling technologies, directional drilling techniques, and advancements in the geothermal industry.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in geothermal drilling engineering or a similar field (e.g., oil & gas drilling engineering).
- Strong understanding of geothermal wellbore design principles, drilling mechanics, and drilling technologies.
- Proficient in drilling engineering software and other relevant design tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Ability to work independently and make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualification
- Experience with geothermal drilling practices and specific drilling techniques used in geothermal applications.
- Knowledge of geothermal reservoir engineering concepts and well completion strategies.
- Familiarity with relevant drilling standards and regulations for geothermal projects.
- Experience working with drilling contractors and service companies.
- Experience managing and optimizing drilling budgets.
To apply, please contact [email protected], noting the role you are interested in and including your resume or CV.
Responsibilities
- Leadership & Management: Provide strong leadership and direction to the well construction team, fostering a collaborative and safety-focused work environment.
- Project Management Expertise: Manage all aspects of geothermal well construction projects, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, and risk mitigation.
- Technical Proficiency: Maintain a strong understanding of geothermal wellbore construction principles, drilling technologies, and well completion strategies.
- Collaboration is Key: Work closely with geothermal engineers, geologists, drilling engineers, cementing specialists, and other stakeholders to ensure well construction aligns with project requirements, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
- Communication & Coordination: Effectively communicate well construction plans, progress updates, and challenges to internal and external stakeholders.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks associated with well construction activities, implementing contingency plans to ensure project success and wellbore integrity.
- Performance Optimization: Continuously evaluate well construction operations for efficiency and effectiveness, implementing improvements to optimize wellbore development timelines and costs.
- Staying Sharp: Maintain a strong understanding of industry best practices, advancements in geothermal well construction technologies, and relevant regulations.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred), or a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in geothermal well construction operations.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in managing and leading geothermal well construction projects.
- Strong understanding of geothermal wellbore design, drilling procedures, well completion techniques, and wellbore integrity principles.
- Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to safety standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualification
- Experience working with drilling technologies used in geothermal well construction.
- Knowledge of geothermal reservoir engineering concepts and well testing procedures.
- Experience collaborating with regulatory agencies on geothermal well permitting processes.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and construction management software.
- Proven ability to manage and motivate diverse teams in a physically demanding environment.
To apply, please contact [email protected], noting the role you are interested in and including your resume or CV.
