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Base pay range

$128,670.00/yr - $159,670.00/yr

Company Overview

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company revolutionizing energy storage with cost‑effective, multi‑day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system, we are giving clean energy a whole new form!

We have earned accolades including TIME’s “Best Invention,” MIT Technology Review’s “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch,” and Fast Company’s “One of the Next Big Things In Tech.” We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and are building iron‑air batteries at our first high‑volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country, committed to humanity, excellence, and creativity, and determined to transform the energy landscape for the better.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced project engineer to lead the engineering of utility‑scale projects utilizing Form’s multi‑day energy storage product. This role will sit within our Project Engineering organization which is responsible for the deployment, commissioning, and operations of Form Energy’s customer projects. In this role, you will oversee project engineering from early conceptual design through detailed design and execution. You will take the lead in managing and solving technical challenges related to the design, engineering, procurement, and construction of pilot and commercial‑scale projects. You will work closely with EPC partners to align plant‑level design with product requirements.

This is a critical role to ensure the successful execution and deployment of Form’s multi‑day battery product and its integration with customer systems. The ideal candidate should be comfortable communicating frequently with internal and external stakeholders and shall be capable of working both collaboratively and independently.

What you’ll do
  • Create conceptual project layouts and single line diagrams and support interconnection and permitting applications, long‑lead equipment specifications and procurement, and design and construction RFP creation
  • Lead the development and own the balance of plant design package, including site civil/structural, mechanical, electrical, and network architecture designs, ensuring compliance with project and product requirements and other applicable federal, state, and local codes and standards
  • Provide technical support during project execution, including reviewing RFIs, submittals, field quality checks, site safety planning, and supporting commissioning
  • Support Project Manager from initial planning to commercial operation, especially with document control, budget oversight, quality control, schedule, contract management and value engineering for budget and schedule optimization
  • Work closely with Form’s Product Engineering and Product Management teams to document product requirements and technical specifications
  • Travel to client or project sites up to 30% of the time
What you’ll bring
  • 4+ years of experience in renewable energy project engineering or deployment and a bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering
  • Demonstrated track record of executing utility‑scale energy storage and/or renewable energy projects from development to operation, including feasibility studies, project planning, preliminary design, detailed design and engineering, permitting, and interconnection
  • Strong knowledge of codes and standards for ESS installation, including NFPA70, NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800, UL9540, UL9540A
  • Excellent written and oral communication and the ability to coordinate and engage with external stakeholders, including clients, owner’s engineers, EPC contractors, independent engineers, and AHJs
  • Resourceful team player capable of collaborating with multiple cross‑functional teams
Benefits

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. We offer competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees – and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.

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