Facilities Engineering Lead
About the role
Job Title: Facilities Engineering Lead
Location: Burlingame, CA, with relocation to Sacramento, CA by Q1 2027
Department: Manufacturing Operations / Plant Facilities
Reports to: Head of Facilities
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
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.
About the Job:
Peak Energy is looking for a Facilities Engineering Lead to own all things building operations at our battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for keeping the physical plant — mechanical, electrical, life-safety, and process-support systems — safe, compliant, and running at the reliability level our production lines depend on. You'll lead a small team of technicians, manage outside contractors, and be the go-to person when anything building-related needs attention.
Responsibilities:
- Own the day-to-day operation, preventive maintenance, and repair of all facility systems: HVAC and process cooling, electrical distribution (low- and medium-voltage), compressed air, plumbing, and building automation/controls.
- Keep the building envelope, dock doors, cranes/hoists, and material-handling infrastructure that support production lines in good working order.
- Assist with the development and supervision of a skilled technician team to support ongoing facilities technical needs.
- Source, qualify, and manage relationships with outside contractors and vendors — electrical, mechanical, fire/life-safety, pest control, janitorial, grounds, and waste/recycling — including scoping, quoting, and invoice review.
- Serve as the primary on-call escalation point for after-hours facility issues.
- Plan and execute facility capital projects — line expansions, utility upgrades, tenant improvements, and equipment installs — in partnership with manufacturing/process engineering, EHS, and outside architects/contractors.
- Own the facilities operating and capital budgets and track spend against forecast.
- Identify and implement energy-efficiency and sustainability improvements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in industrial facilities maintenance, operations, or engineering within a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy-processing environment. Background in battery, electronics, chemical processing, automotive, or similarly regulated/utility-intensive manufacturing is a strong plus.
- Equivalent experience counts — time served through a trade apprenticeship, military technical training, or progressively responsible maintenance/facilities roles is weighed the same as a formal degree.
- Prior experience leading, scheduling, or mentoring maintenance/facilities technicians, or clear readiness to step into that role.
- Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems (up to 480V distribution; medium-voltage exposure a plus), HVAC/process cooling, compressed air, and plumbing systems.
- Active knowledge of environmental/workplace safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA 70E, EPA, etc.) as they apply to industrial facilities operations.
- Comfortable with CMMS platforms, basic budgeting, and vendor/contract management.
- Able to read and work from facility drawings and schematics (electrical one-lines, mechanical P&IDs, floor plans).
- Strong troubleshooting instincts and willing to personally get hands-on when needed — this is a working-lead role, not a purely administrative one.
- Able to respond to after-hours emergencies and support occasional weekend/off-shift work for planned shutdowns or projects.
- Strong interpersonal and people-management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a technician team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in facilities management, industrial/mechanical/electrical engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- Journeyman electrician license, HVAC/EPA 608 certification, or equivalent trade license.
- Forklift certification.
- MEWP (mobile elevating work platform / aerial lift) certification.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Primarily an active manufacturing floor environment with exposure to noise, temperature variation, and industrial equipment; PPE required in designated areas.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and to stand, walk, climb, and work in tight or elevated spaces across the facility for extended periods.
- Will work in proximity to high-voltage equipment and battery chemicals under established safety protocols and with appropriate training/PPE.
- Must be available to respond on short notice to facility emergencies outside normal business hours.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this role is between $130,000- $160,000 year, 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.
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.
