Commissioning Engineer

Base Pay Range

$/yr - $/yr

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.

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Commissioning Engineer to play a critical role in the successful deployment of Form’s grid‑scale battery deployments. As part of the Commercial Operations group, you will be part of the foundational team that is building the commissioning process for Form’s unique product. You will collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Test and Validation, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to drive rapid resolution of issues and product design improvements.

You should be comfortable working in the field, executing tasks yourself, directing other engineers and technicians, and coordinating closely with internal and customer stakeholders. This role will also interface with third‑party suppliers of system components such as inverters, transformers, and power plant controllers. 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!

• Develop and operationalize the commissioning process for Form’s fielded battery systems
• Execute commissioning and field service tasks on internal test beds and at commercial customer project sites
• Perform remote and on‑site diagnostics and troubleshooting of equipment using custom software, SQL, data acquisition and energy management software
• Design and build custom electromechanical tooling required to troubleshoot and repair fielded battery systems
• Work closely with Form’s Product Engineering and Product Management teams to develop a deep technical understanding of the product and its application
• Support and lead cross‑functional efforts to determine the root cause of field failures and drive permanent resolution of these issues with Manufacturing and Engineering teams
• Work closely with Form’s software development team to define and develop digital tools to interface with battery equipment
• Travel to client or project sites 50‑80% of the time

• 7+ years of experience in renewable energy system commissioning or service engineering roles
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of SCADA communication protocols such as Modbus and DNP3, networking design and operation, power plant control systems, battery management systems, and utility relay and metering equipment
• Prior experience with troubleshooting electrical/electronic and mechanical systems, such as HVDC power converters, HVAC systems, and/or fluid delivery systems
• Familiarity with distributed, industrial‑grade control systems that use microcontrollers and CAN bus communications or equivalent
• Superior written and verbal…