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 building the batteries that will power a reliable, affordable, clean electric grid — and we need an Electrical Engineer to help build the factory that makes them.

You'll own the electrical backbone of our manufacturing facility: from design and permitting through construction and commissioning. You'll work hands-on with manufacturing engineers, equipment vendors, and trade partners to make sure our electrical systems are safe, efficient, and built to last. This is a high-visibility role where your decisions directly shape how a cutting-edge factory comes to life.

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:

• Getting to know our manufacturing systems inside and out, partnering closely with engineers and equipment vendors

• Leading the electrical engineering function, including managing both in-house teams and outside consultants

• Building electrical design packages for permitting and construction

• Running the bidding process for electrical scopes — from technical/commercial evaluation to selecting the right trade partners

• Keeping construction on schedule and up to Form Energy's quality bar

• Reviewing designs to make sure they're cost-effective, buildable, and code-compliant

• Partnering with design managers, manufacturing reps, and other teams to keep everything connected

• Being on-site at the factory for field construction and commissioning — this is a hands-on, in-person role

What you'll bring:

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience in large-scale commercial or industrial settings (manufacturing, data centers, hospitals, or similar)

• Solid background in electrical distribution design, including 480V and below

• Comfort with detailed design of Medium and Low Voltage equipment (switchgear, substations, circuit breakers)

• Experience working in an EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) environment

• Hands-on experience preparing electrical permit drawings and specs

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)

• A P.E. license

• REVIT MEP experience

• Experience responding to field RFIs

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.