Deployment Engineer (Partnerships)

About Base

Base is building the foundation of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world. Yet it’s aging, struggling to keep up with today’s demand, and is unprepared for our electrified future.

Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company. We’re deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries that strengthens critical infrastructure and saves Americans money.

Our team of engineers, operators, creatives, technicians, and electricians design and deploy systems at speed. If you want to tackle the problem that will define this century and shape the future of American energy, now is the time. Join us.

About the Role

Base is looking for a Deployment Engineer to architect the process for rapid deployments of hardware throughout the state of Texas. This pivotal role is focused on ensuring a positive customer experience and increased uptime of battery systems.

What You'll Do

• Build internal systems and operational procedures to deploy thousands of batteries to optimize partnership scalability.

• Develop procedures for training 3rd party contractors, and comprehensive documentation to standardize operations.

• Set up systems to collect data that will drive continuous process improvements and system changes.

• Owns process of expanding partnership operations in new communities across Texas metros.

• Troubleshoot and triage operational problems, ensuring swift resolution and minimal disruption.

• Development and implementation of operational improvements, pipeline, automations, building systems for scalability.

• Work cross functionally within Base to enhance partnership operations

• Participate in a rotation on-call schedule for managing the fleet.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of experience as a hands-on Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical/Industrial Engineer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems.

• Experience developing processes and procedures for field work/manufacturing.

• Experience working with and managing vendors and subcontractors.

• Degree in Mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Experience in operations.

Our Values

We’re building a winning culture and we’re looking for people who are up for the challenge. Here’s what we expect from day one:

• In-Person Only: We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.

• Challenge the Status Quo: Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles > rules.

• Move Fast: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble. Challenge ideas–including your own.

• Own the Outcome: Take full responsibility. Deliver results. No excuses.

• Act Like an Owner: Be resourceful, mindful of impact, and committed to the business.

• Be Decisive: Drive clarity. Make bold calls with imperfect info.

• Bring the Intensity: This is not a 9-to-5. We're building something hard which requires real commitment.