Facilities Engineering Lead

Peak Energy; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Equity opportunities

Job summary

Peak Energy is seeking a Facilities Engineering Lead to own all building operations at our battery energy storage system manufacturing facility. This leadership role is hands-on, overseeing mechanical, electrical, life-safety, and process-support systems to ensure reliable production lines.

You will lead a small technician team, manage outside contractors, and oversee facility capital projects, with relocation to Sacramento by 2027 and after-hours coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial facilities maintenance or engineering within manufacturing.
• Equivalent experience counts for formal degree.
• Experience leading and mentoring maintenance technicians.
• Knowledge of 480V distribution, HVAC, compressed air, and plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Own daily facility operations, PMs, and repairs across systems.
• Maintain building envelope, docks, cranes, and material-handling infrastructure.
• Lead technician team and manage external contractors.
• Plan capital projects with manufacturing/process engineering and external partners.
• Own facilities operating and capital budgets; track spend.
• Identify and implement energy-efficiency and sustainability improvements.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Electrical systems

CMMS

Team mentoring

Education

Facilities/Engineering degree

Tools

MEWP certification

Job description

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).
• 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

Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impactinthe 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.