Peak Energy · 3 months ago
Field Project Engineering Lead
Burlingame, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $170K/yrPeak Energy is a pioneering company focused on advancing Sodium-Ion battery systems for renewable energy storage. They are seeking a Field Project Engineering Lead who will oversee the deployment of new energy systems, ensuring safety and serviceability while managing project execution across various sites.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead deployment operations across test labs and customer sites, from site readiness to installation, commissioning, and service handoff
Work closely with design engineers to ensure designs are practical in the field and support long-term service
Manage construction and facilities buildouts, including power systems and large-scale BESS assemblies
Act as the technical program manager for field trials: plan, schedule, allocate resources, and coordinate across teams
Partner with EPCs and contractors, negotiating scope and holding them accountable for cost, schedule, and quality
Build the deployment playbook: procedures, troubleshooting guides, commissioning workflows, and service tools
Troubleshoot field issues, run diagnostics, and feed structured learnings back into design and manufacturing
Train field technicians and provide technical escalation support during deployments
Contribute to service and maintenance planning for long-term fleet reliability
Perform basic electrical calculations (current flow, voltage drop) and confirm safe, efficient site infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Experience in construction project management and/or infrastructure deployment
Familiarity with fleet operations, facilities project management, and site coordination
Deep understanding of working with EPCs and large contractors on complex construction projects
Strong hands-on electrical experience—background as an electrician, electrical technician, or test engineer preferred
Ability to read electrical schematics, calculate electrical loads, and interface with electrical design and field engineers
Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical troubleshooting; background in batteries, power electronics, or related systems a plus
Comfortable running multiple projects at once in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments
Strong communication skills, including the ability to write clear processes and train others
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time and stay on-site for extended periods as needed
Preferred
Experience in field deployment or operations roles supporting hardware rollouts or energy systems
Comfortable managing moving parts across 3+ concurrent projects in dynamic, resource-constrained environments
Strong lateral leadership—able to pull in and coordinate cross-functional support without formal authority
Familiarity with mechanical or structural field designs—e.g., BESS structural interconnection, site layout
Proficiency in developing operational processes, maintenance plans, and deployment playbooks
A bias for execution, troubleshooting, and iterating with minimal oversight
Benefits
Flexible time off
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
A strong 401(k) plan
Equity opportunities
Company
Peak Energy
Peak Energy is a pioneering firm that is industrializing sodium-ion to expedite the shift to renewable energy.
Founded in 2023
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Xora Innovation
2024-07-17Series A· $55M
2023-10-04Seed· $10M
Leadership Team
Landon Mossburg
Founder & CEO
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