Electrical Engineering Lead

Peak Energy 

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Lead, ESS 

Location: Burlingame, CA 

Department: ESS Engineering 

Reports to: VP ESS Engineering 

Position Type: Full-time 

 

About the Job 

Peak Energy is looking for an Electrical Engineering Lead to join our our Energy Storage Systems (ESS) team and lead the development of our gigawatt scale battery electrical and controls systems. This role will own the rationale for and implementation of Peak’s electrical systems design and will work with the other design and manufacturing teams along with external partners to provide design direction and engineering implementation leadership. This person is both a leader and a doer.    

 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead a talented team of electrical engineers in battery management, power conversion and electrical protection systems and supervisory controllers 

• Contribute to system design and integration of Peak’s HV energy storage product family, from early development through continuous improvement  

• Contribute to the development of tools, infrastructure and design practices for a growing team  

• Develop and manage electrical component requirements  

• Strong ownership, ensuring success of testing, system integration, production, validation and production of Peak products  

• Drive and participate in a culture of rapid prototyping and testing  
• A great team spirit and get-it-done attitude. No job is too big or too small. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 

• 8+ years of experience working with HV systems 

• Strong electrical and controls engineering fundamentals.  

• Familiarity with high voltage system design.  

• Proficiency in electrical engineering tools (e.g., SPICE, Altium, Matlab).  

• Experience with design and manufacturing of medium to high volume products.   

• Hands on prototyping, validation and testing experience.  

• Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, and driving positive environmental impact through technology innovation.  
• Eligible to work in the U.S. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong knowledge of battery chemistry, BMS (Battery Management Systems) and relevant electrical and safety standards. 

• Power electronics design experience 

• Supervisory control design experience 

• Utility-scale energy storage systems experience 

 

 

The salary range for this role is $190,000-$230,000 with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. At Peak Energy, we value our employees and promote work-life balance. Our competitive benefits package includes unlimited PTO, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the 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 st