Staff Electrical Engineer

Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We're 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 and reimagining what's possible, we're giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a "Best Invention", MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company To Watch", and Fast Company as "One of the Next Big Things In Tech". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you've come to the right place.

Staff Electrical Engineer Role

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Electrical Engineer who will play a critical role in ensuring the electrical infrastructure of our manufacturing facilities meets the highest standards of efficiency, reliability, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in our manufacturing systems and own the electrical requirements of our factories through close partnership with our manufacturing engineers & equipment vendors.
• Lead the electrical engineering discipline, including managing internal & external electrical engineering consultants.
• Responsible for developing electrical design packages for permitting and construction.
• Drive the electrical scopes bidding process, Technical & commercial bid evaluation, scope of work and selection of electrical trade partners for various scopes.
• Manage & execute on the construction of the factory electrical scopes. Drive schedule & quality of execution.
• Review and develop designs that are cost effective, constructible, code compliant while meeting From Energy's quality and schedule requirements.
• Coordinate with other disciplines including Design Managers, Manufacturing reps, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience in large commercial and industrial infrastructure (e.g., manufacturing, data centers, hospitals, etc.).
• Proven experience in electrical distribution design, including 480V and below.
• Skilled in detailed design of Medium Voltage and Low Voltage power distribution equipment including switchgear, substations, and circuit breaker.
• Experience in EPC Environment (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) leading engineering discipline(s).
• Direct experience in the preparation of electrical permit drawings and engineering specifications.
• Electrical professional engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.
• Ability to prepare and complete electrical deliverables using REVIT MEP is a plus.
• Proficiency reviewing and responding to field construction changes (RFIs).
• Exceptional drive, sense of ownership and resourcefulness.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

What We Offer

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents, starting from day one.
• 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.

About Us

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.