Field Engineer, Energy Storage Systems

Job overview

The Field Engineer role is onsite in Burlingame, CA, with travel of up to 50% and extended on-site periods as needed. Compensation is $120,000–$170,000 per year. The role is part of Peak Energy’s ESS Engineering department, supporting deployment of sodium-ion energy storage systems for renewable energy and grid resilience. The engineer turns system designs into installed, commissioned, and serviceable deployments, troubleshooting field issues and feeding lessons back to design and manufacturing teams. The work also builds maintenance routines, deployment documentation, and technical support practices to improve reliability as deployments scale.

What you'll do

• Install, commission, and troubleshoot energy storage systems
• work with design engineers to improve field practicality and serviceability
• run diagnostics and provide structured field learnings
• perform basic electrical calculations
• support installation when requested
• develop maintenance routines, deployment procedures, troubleshooting guides, and commissioning workflows
• maintain service manuals and document change control
• manage travel, tools, contracted services, and spare-parts budgets
• train technicians and provide technical escalation support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field engineer

burlingame ca

peak energy

energy storage systems

sodium-ion batteries

commissioning

electrical troubleshooting

field deployment

up to 50% travel

full-time

$120k–$170k

ess engineering

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible time off
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• equity opportunities
• additional work perks.

Why this role

The role requires hands-on electrical experience, ability to read schematics and calculate electrical loads, and experience supporting field deployments or hardware rollouts. Travel may reach 50%; preferred qualifications include OSHA, PMP, or journeyman electrician credentials. Benefits include flexible time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), and equity opportunities.

About the employer

Peak Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.