Project Engineer

Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, elevating performance for every type of battery application. With headquarters in Woodinville, WA, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational milestones for a more sustainable future.

 

Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), BASF, Resonac, and SK Inc, Group14 recently raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to scale its technology.

 

WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD

 

The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. We believe that a more sustainably powered world requires solutions for today, not years from now. The passion, collaboration, perseverance, and bravery of our team continually inspires us to push beyond the conventional to deliver the truly incredible with everything we do.

 

Group14’s dedication to meeting the battery demands of today through lithium-silicon battery innovation and scalable commercial manufacturing processes are what differentiates us and makes us a reliable partner. Recognized by the Department of Energy for its novel, drop-in ready nanomaterials and reliable industrial-scale process, Group14 serves the global transition to an all-electric future.

 

The Project Engineer is responsible for delivering projects at Group14’s pilot plant in Woodinville, WA. The Project Engineer will oversee project management as well as execute detailed engineering design for their assigned projects. The Project Engineer will apply recognized design standards and principles to deliver installations that are fit for purpose and meet the intent set forth by Operations, Maintenance, and Process Engineering.

 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

 

-Lead engineering projects at the facility, including identifying project requirements with the internal “customer” and developing designs to meet the requirements.

-Establish and maintain project schedules and budgets, and regularly communicate with stakeholders on the status.

-Apply safety fundamentals, recognized design standards, and regulatory requirements to designs and installations.

-Apply recognized practices for phasing of projects to ensure delivery that meets budget and time expectations.

-Follow the company’s Management of Change process and project execution policies, including project close-out with proper documentation updates.

-Work with the in-house maintenance team and manage external contractors to execute construction and commissioning phases of assigned projects.

-Participate in continuous improvement activities.

-Work with the R&D team to develop solutions to problems and improving production throughput, cost, product quality and process safety.

-Support continual development of Group 14’s project management process to help it grow with the company.

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

 

-Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field.

-Candidate must have 3+ years of experience in industrial environment, and or EPC Contractor.

-Prior Engineering Project Management Experience.

 

OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:

 

-Experience with managing projects and budgets greater than $1million.

-Experience with managing multi-phased projects.

-Experience in bulk solids handling.

-Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) or Risk Management Program (RMP) covered facilities.

-Experience with construction and/or fabrication management.

 

GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS:

 

-Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance

-Benefits are 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents)

-Paid time off

-401(k) with company match

-Stock options

 

GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel Group14 is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work.

 

Please note: We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.

 

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. All positions come with a company bonus and stock options. The actual base pay offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the position is located.

 

NOTICE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND SEARCH FIRMS

 

Group14 does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submittals from staffing agencies and search firms. Any resumes or candidate submittals sent to our careers site (directly or via job boards) or directly to Group14 employees will not be eligible for any placement fee, and the resume/candidate will be added to our database for direct recruitment.

 

Group14 only assigns positions to staffing agencies and search firms who are pre-approved by HR and that we have a current agreement with. Not all positions are eligible for a placement fee.