About NET Power

Passionate about making an impact? We are. At NET Power we are driven by our vision of empowering a clean world by globally deploying affordable and reliable zero-emissions energy. We are a well-capitalized, public clean energy technology company based in Durham, North Carolina with operations in Houston and La Porte, Texas. 

Our impact is transformational. 

NET Power technology doesn’t just reduce the world’s carbon footprint. It delivers the Energy Trifecta: Reliable, Low-Cost, Clean Energy. A winning solution for everyone. 

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Patent Engineer with experience in patent search, analyzing, and patent drafting to join our dynamic team. This role presents a unique opportunity to lead groundbreaking projects, contribute to the advancement of our technologies, and protection of our technologies.

As the Senior Patent Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in patent searching and filing for our technology solutions to ensure the protection of NET Power’s IP. This position requires a deep understanding of patent filing strategy and execution, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in patent filing of technologies in clean energy and carbon capture space.

This role will sit in our Durham, NC office.

Key Responsibilities

• Create patent filing strategy and policy for the company.
• Perform prior art patent searches on various patent databases, analyzing, and developing inventive concepts to enhance patent ability of the inventions, and drafting patent applications.
• Active involvement in analyzing inventions in different technologies and fields of engineering, such as supercritical CO2 power cycle, carbon capture, gas processing and separation, etc., and other fields such as business methods.
• Conduct patent searches on various databases, with project like patentability, invalidation, infringement, landscape, and state of art & FTO’s.
• Technical analysis of patents, application, and other technical documents.
• Preparation of potential infringing product list.
• Preparation of claim charts for patent infringements and market sales report for patent technology.
• Interact with external patent attorneys for the patent filing and execution.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to align patent filing with overall technology development objectives.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Solid engineering background in supercritical CO2 power cycle, carbon capture, gas processing or related field.
• Excellent analytical abilities with proven experience of at least 8 years in patent search, analyzing, filing, and execution.
• A keen interest in learning new technologies, conducting research, and conceptual development of inventions.
• A profound interest in science, technology and intellectual property is required.
• Strong analytical skills with a thorough understanding of the technology domain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability in creative and persuasive writing.
• Excellent knowledge of IP laws of various countries, various patent databases, and technical domains concerning educational background.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Searching, analyzing, compiling technical and patent information.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting prior art and infringement searches.
• Certifications, additional courses, or training (in Intellectual Property or otherwise) would be a plus.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform essential functions as outlined above, including but not limited to:

• Work effectively in an office environment
• Operate at a computer and sit for long periods of time
• Repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, or fingers
• Position is sedentary with occasional light lifting

What NET Power Offers You

• Amazing growth and learning opportunities
• Free health insurance
• 401K with company contribution
• Generous vacation policy
• Catered in-office lunches
• Be a part of changing the world

NET Power is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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