Field Project Engineering Lead

Peak Energy Core Values

Speed Through Focus: Prioritize what matters most and execute quickly without distractions.

Mission Over Self: Put the company's mission and team success ahead of individual interests.

Face the Brutal Truth: Embrace honesty, even when it's uncomfortable, to make informed decisions.

Be a Good Person: Treat everyone with respect and integrity, fostering a positive and ethical work environment.

About the Company: 

Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid.  

Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.    

Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.   

We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.

Role Summary

We're looking for a Field Project Engineering Lead who thrives at the intersection of engineering, field operations, and project execution. This is a hands-on role for someone who can move between the lab and the job site with equal confidence. You'll take ownership of deploying new energy systems, from first-of-a-kind pilots through scaled BESS programs, and make sure every installation is safe, serviceable, and repeatable.

What You'll Do

• 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.
  
  

What We're Looking For

Top Technical Qualifications:

• 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.
  
  

Additional Skills:

• 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.
  
  

Nice to Have

• Certifications: OSHA, PMP, Journeyman Electrician License, or similar.
• Experience working in an early-stage or fast-growth tech environment.
• Familiarity with service contracts, commissioning protocols, and vendor agreements.
  
  

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $170,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes flexible time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!

At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company's full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.