Lead Mechanical Engineer, PE

Number of employees

380

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Posted on: 2022-11-30

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Form Energy is developing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems that will enable a reliable and fully-renewable electric grid year-round. Our pioneering battery technology will entirely reshape the global electric system and give it new form.

Learn more about Form Energy at https://www.formenergy.com.  

We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our team. If you’re interested, please visit https://formenergy.com/careers/.

Are you ready to rise to the challenge of climate change with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing pioneering energy storage technologies to enable the electric grid to run on 100% renewable energy, every day of the year.

Supported by leading investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, ArcelorMittal, TPG Rise, MIT’s The Engine, and others, we share a common belief that low-cost, multi-day energy storage is the key to enable tomorrow’s zero carbon electric grid. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, we are deeply motivated and inspired to create a better world. We need talented, hardworking individuals who share our goal of tackling the challenge of climate change. Do you want to work with us today to build a better tomorrow? 

Role Description
We are looking for a highly driven mechanical engineer to lead the mechanical, process & plumbing disciplines for our first-in-kind battery factory and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity to start from a blank slate and use first principles fundamentals to design the FormFactory mechanical & process infrastructure needed to achieve the most advanced high volume battery manufacturing in the world. 

This opportunity is based out of the Greater Pittsburgh Area



Besides joining a community of people working to make the world better, Form Energy commits to you equitable compensation, stock options, and offers a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need to thrive.

We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page

At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead the mechanical, process & plumbing engineering disciplines, manage their scope and execution, including concepts, deliverables, reviews and internal/external engineering consultants
  • Develop mechanical, process & plumbing design packages for permitting and construction
  • Manage the design of a wide range of mechanical systems, including: HVAC, plumbing, hydronics, compressed air, natural gas, nitrogen, heaters, (de)humidification, dust collection, process exhaust, water & wastewater
  • Engineer of Record (EOR) for some projects (if licensed)
  • Review and develop designs that are cost effective, constructible, and code compliant while meeting From Energy’s quality and schedule requirements
  • Manage high quality BIM (REVIT) models, engineering drawings, and PIDs for all mechanical systems
  • Coordinate with other disciplines including Design Managers, Manufacturing reps, and other stakeholders
  • Own development of equipment datasheets, construction documents and specifications 
  • Technical bid evaluation, review vendor proposals and project specific vendor drawings
  • You will be working from the factory site and will participate in field construction and commissioning activities
  • What You'll Bring:

  • 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience in large commercial and large industrial infrastructure (e.g., manufacturing, data centers, hospitals, etc.). Proven experience with a wide range of mechanical systems, HVAC, exhaust/dust collection, gas systems, chemical systems and plumbing design.
  • Mechanical or Chemical professional engineer (P.E.) license or the ability to receive it
  • Experience in EPC Environment (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) leading engineering discipline(s)
  • Proficient in the use of Revit and AutoCAD
  • Working knowledge of designing the following equipment types: open and/or closed-circuit cooling towers, water and air cooled chillers, gas fired and electric water boilers, large air handling units with heating/cooling coils and/or gas fired heaters, packaged air to air heat pumps, water to water heat pumps, dust collectors, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, fans, and pumps
  • Experience with the following is preferred: Abatement systems (thermal oxidizers, dry and wet scrubbers), Heat Exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), Control Valves and Instrumentation, and Heat Recovery Systems
  • Experience in designing H Rated spaces and chemical space management
  • Working knowledge of writing sequences of operation for mechanical systems
  • Exceptional drive, sense of ownership and resourcefulness
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical engineering or equivalent
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