Principal Electrical Engineer

Description

• Create electrical installation packages that detail how fuel cells will be installed at a customer’s facility, adhering to the National Electric Code (NEC) and local jurisdiction requirements as needed.
• Work closely with the remote engineering and drafting teams to support the initial design creation and AutoCAD drafting.
• Communicate engineering and technical data effectively by implementing project milestones through collaboration.
• Responsible for reviewing 3rd party designs and custom equipment solutions. Produce project specific drawings and documents as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring the electrical designs conform to specifications required for the implementation of Bloom Energy fuel cell systems.
• Provide technical support while working with 3rd party microgrid controllers.
• Design microgrids with fuel cell generation to ensure the physical installation meets all product specifications and the customers’ needs.
• Support the Supply Chain Team by reviewing electrical equipment packages and ensuring they meet Bloom’s specifications.
• Perform and review power systems studies that include, voltage drop, short-circuit, coordination, and Arc Flash.
• Interface directly with external parties as needed. This often includes customers, utilities, permitting authorities, inspectors, 3rd party design firms.
• Create Sequence of Operations to state how the fuel cells will transfer from paralleling with the utility to microgrid (island) operation.

Requirements

• Experience with Civil, Structural, and Plumbing details is a plus. Not required.
• B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a related field
• Construction, EPC, MEP, or facility maintenance experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of electrical system-level design fundamentals.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Relevant experience in power systems engineering, solar, or renewables.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam is a plus.
• 7+ years relevant work experience with B.S./M.S.
• Code knowledge, including NEC, NFPA, California Rule 21
• Strong design knowledge of Low Voltage, Medium Voltage (MV) systems, including protection and control schemes.
• Technical knowledge, including: Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, Green Energy.
• Must be intuitive and proactive. i.e., think many steps ahead towards the expected outcome and highlight potential risks to the Project Management Team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and prioritize workload based on Bloom Energy’s needs.
• Strong technical communication and collaboration.
• Detail oriented with the ability to drive complex tasks to closure.
• Ability to excel in a professional environment with a lot of cross functional collaboration.
• P.E. license in California strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Inverter-based Grid-Forming and Grid-Following operation, including transition schemes between these modes.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance