Staff Application Engineer

Overview

Support sales and technical aspects of utility-scale energy storage projects.

Key Responsibilities

• site selection
• design planning
• permitting
• deployment
• pre‑sale support
• compliance

Tasks

-Assist customers and project partners in site selection, front end design, construction planning, interconnection and permitting applications -Review project specific requirements during the sales and project development phase and specify Form’s solution to meet customer needs -Develop deployment and operational plans to drive successful product adoption in new markets -Participate in early project planning, especially with regards to the development of project budget, scope, and schedule -Travel to client or project sites 10-30% of the time -Lead pre-sale technical support for customer accounts and collaborate with commercial operations and product management teams in the preparation of proposals, RFIs, and conceptual designs -Work with permitting agencies and AHJs to educate them on our new technology and understand hard and soft compliance requirements to facilitate new market adoption

Requirements

• commercial contracts
• 6+ years
• energy storage
• electrical systems
• bachelor’s
• communication

What You Bring

-Good understanding of commercial contracts, guarantees, and how proposals and proper design shall address those requirements -6+ years of related experience in project development and/or project management in the renewable energy industry; utility scale project experience is a plus -Solid understanding of grid-scale energy storage systems, their applications, and compliance requirements (including NFPA70, NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800, UL9540, UL9540A, NERC-CIP); understanding of product compliance requirements in the EU and Australia are ideal -Comfortable in a fast paced startup environment and can drive towards results with imperfect information -Resourceful, highly organized, and collaborative team player capable of working closely with multiple cross-functional teams, including business development, systems engineering, and product management -Strong working knowledge of DC and AC electrical systems, such as power conversion technology, switchgear, transformers, meters, and other balance of plant components -Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to crisply communicate product capabilities to a diverse audience, including customers, permitting authorities, and internal stakeholders -Direct experience with customers either in pre-sale or deployment phase -Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field -Understand codes and standards and other regulatory or utility requirements that may impact site selection and site design and can help propose solutions for compliance

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About Form Energy

-Focused on transforming energy storage and use for a sustainable future. -Developing ultra-low-cost, long-duration energy storage solutions. -Innovative iron-air battery technology stores renewable energy for days, providing reliable backup for solar and wind power. -Energy storage technology poised to revolutionize grid storage, enhancing resilience and flexibility. -Aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through scalable and affordable solutions. -Collaborating with energy providers and grid operators for large-scale deployment. -Working on integrating energy storage into existing grids to optimize renewable energy use and improve stability.

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