Drimva

Fluidstack

Generation Lead, Fuel-Based Generation

$330K–$400K

Austin, TX +3 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026

Location
Austin, TX
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Seattle, WA
Experience
10+ years

About the job

Leads qualification, specification, commissioning, and ongoing operation of fuel-based generation fleets that power Fluidstack’s AI infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Evaluate generation technologies and suppliers, define a standard interface for generation units, and size fuel-based capacity for each block.
  • Write unit specifications and acceptance tests; oversee factory and site acceptance, installation, commissioning, and operational performance.
  • Build and lead a team of rotating equipment engineers.

What they ask for

  • 10+ years of experience in fuel-based power generation, including prime mover selection, equipment specification and acceptance testing, and operating distributed generation fleets.
  • Demonstrated experience evaluating prime movers for a real project, writing and witnessing equipment acceptance procedures, and operating distributed generation fleets.
  • Experience integrating fuel-based generation with inverter-based resources and commissioning generation through first fire and load testing.
  • Comfort with regular travel; expect 25% or more, depending on business needs.

Nice to have

  • Experience with islanded or weak-grid operation with large load swings, alternative or blended fuels, or electrochemical generation such as solid oxide fuel cells.
  • Experience with condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, emissions controls, and air permits.

Pay

$330K – $400K (base salary)

Tools

PV, BESS, SCR, oxidation catalysts, hydrogen blends, methanol, dual-fuel diesel, solid oxide fuel cells

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First seen Oct 10, 2026 · Last verified Nov 4, 2026 (UTC)