Senior Staff Electrical Engineer, Factory Design & ConstructionFactory Engineeri
Weirton, WV 
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Job Description

Are you ready to build America's clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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

We are looking for a highly driven electrical engineer & execution leader to lead the electrical engineering discipline for our first-in-kind battery factory and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity to start from a blank slate and use first principles fundamentals to design the FormFactory electrical infrastructure needed to achieve the most advanced high volume battery manufacturing in the world.

This opportunity is based out of the Greater Pittsburgh / Weirton, WV Area. Relocation assistance provided.

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.

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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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
8+ years
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