Facilities Engineering Lead

About this 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.

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