Job Title: Field Engineer

Location: Burlingame, California

Department: ESS Engineering

Reports To: Field Project Engineering Lead

Position Type: Full-time

About the Role - Field Engineer

The Field Engineer owns hands-on execution at the site level - installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting energy storage systems from first-of-a-kind pilots through scaled BESS deployments.

As Peak Energy scales from pilot to gigawatt-level deployment, we need engineers on the ground who can turn designs into working, serviceable systems and catch issues before they become field failures.

You'll work day-to-day alongside design engineers, the Project Engineering team, technicians, and contractors, feeding what you learn in the field back into better designs and repeatable processes. You'll also interface directly with customers during commissioning and service events.

This role suits someone who's happiest with a multimeter in hand, values deep technical ownership over polish or hierarchy, and is energized by solving problems on-site rather than managing them from a distance.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

Site Execution & Design Feedback

• Work closely with design engineers to ensure designs are practical in the field and support long-term service.

• Troubleshoot field issues, run diagnostics, and feed structured learnings back into design and manufacturing.

• Perform basic electrical calculations (current flow, voltage drop) to confirm safe, efficient site infrastructure.

• Support the Project Development team during installation as needed or requested.

Maintenance & Reliability Programs

• Build out preventative and reactive maintenance routines and procedures.

• Contribute to service and maintenance planning for long-term fleet reliability.

• Build the deployment playbook: procedures, troubleshooting guides, commissioning workflows, and service tools.

Documentation

• Maintain up-to-date service and troubleshooting manuals.

• Maintain effective document change control across all cross-functional teams.

Tooling, Inventory & Budget Management

• Manage the budget for travel, tools, contracted services, and spare parts.

• Build out a spare parts inventory management program, including maintaining and servicing stored parts and planning logistics to ensure parts availability.

• Ensure field tooling meets all safety standards and provide feedback to the engineering team on usability and reliability improvements.

Training & Technical Support

• Train field technicians and provide technical escalation support during deployments.

What You'll Bring (Qualifications)

• Strong hands-on electrical experience-background as an electrician, electrical technician, or test engineer preferred.

• Ability to read electrical schematics, calculate electrical loads, and collaborate with design and field engineering teams.

• Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical troubleshooting; background in batteries, power electronics, or related systems is a plus.

• Experience in field deployment or operations roles supporting hardware rollouts or energy systems.

• Familiarity with fleet operations, facilities project management, and site coordination.

• Comfortable running multiple projects at once in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to document clear procedures and train others.

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time and stay on-site for extended periods as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

• Familiarity with Python and industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP, or similar, is a plus.

Peak Energy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We value skills, potential, and perspective over specific credentials. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't look perfect on paper, we still want to hear from you.

Our Core Values

• Speed Through Focus - Move fast but understand why. Focus on the goal, don't sacrifice quality.
• Mission Over Self - It's about the greater good; confident humility. Take ownership and accountability.
• Face the Brutal Truth - Transparency, honesty, big picture curiosity. Fearless decision making.
• Be a Good Person - Kindness, collaboration and teamwork.

Compensation & Benefits

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
• Strong 401(k) plan
• Equity opportunities
• Many great work perks

Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!