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.
Role Description
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. This position requires developing in-depth expertise of manufacturing systems and overseeing all electrical requirements through close collaboration with our manufacturing engineers and equipment vendors. The successful candidate will lead up the electrical engineering discipline, managing both internal teams and external consultants to deliver comprehensive electrical solutions. This person will also work closely with our facilities team and act as an informal system owner for the site.
This role involves creating detailed electrical design packages for permitting and construction, driving the bidding process for electrical scopes, and selecting and managing electrical trade partners. The Staff Electrical Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical projects are executed on schedule and meet quality standards. This includes reviewing designs to ensure they are cost-effective, constructible, and code-compliant, while also meeting Form Energy’s quality and schedule requirements.
This person will work closely with other disciplines, including design managers, manufacturing representatives, and various stakeholders, to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with other project components. The role also requires active participation in field construction and commissioning activities, necessitating a presence at the factory site to oversee and ensure the successful implementation of electrical scopes.
This role will be perfect for someone that wants to take a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills to drive the successful execution of electrical engineering projects within our manufacturing facilities.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!
What you'll do:
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.
You will be working from the factory site and will participate in field construction and commissioning activities.
What you'll bring:
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.
Where you'll work:
This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.
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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.
When it comes to you and your family’s health, 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.