EHS Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Occupational Health & Safety, Electrical Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
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 DescriptionForm Energy is hiring a Staff EHS Engineer to support daily EHS operations at our Berkeley, California facility and nearby project sites. You will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of our team and facilities focused on battery design, engineering, and full-scale validation and testing. You will partner and work closely with our engineering team on the safety of novel technologies and associated EHS initiatives.
You will work closely with the rest of our teams to provide a great and safe place to work. 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!
Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do:- Support day-to-day EHS operations of a fast-paced engineering and test facility along with nearby prototype sites.
- Develop, implement, and manage EHS programs and associated training.
- Lead EHS review process including risk assessments and job hazard analyses for complex engineering operations.
- Lead pre-startup safety reviews for commissioning complex equipment and systems.
- Review hazard identifications (HAZIDs) and operability studies (HAZOPs) with engineering teams for safety and compliance.
- Support hazard communication, chemical hygiene, and chemical safety programs.
- Support industrial hygiene program including exposure assessments.
- Lead regular safety committee and emergency response team meetings.
- Support incident response, investigation, and root cause analysis.
- Promote a strong, positive safety culture throughout the organization.
- 7+ years experience in EHS. Experience in engineering environments is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus.
- Passion for safety culture and EHS leadership.
- Expertise in EHS regulations at local, state, and federal levels.
- Expertise with battery engineering and testing, chemical hygiene, hazardous atmospheres, and/or NFPA 70E.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain buy-in for safety initiatives across an organization.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across an organization.
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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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…
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