Bloom Energy · 11 hours ago
Principal Electrical Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $218K/yr
7+ years expBloom Energy is at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions for clean and reliable energy. The Principal Electrical Engineer will create electrical installation packages, design microgrids, and ensure compliance with specifications for fuel cell systems, while collaborating with various teams and external parties.
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Responsibilities
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
Design microgrids with fuel cell generation to ensure the physical installation meets all product specifications and the customers’ needs
Communicate engineering and technical data effectively by implementing project milestones through collaboration
Provide technical support while working with 3rd party microgrid controllers
Create Sequence of Operations to state how the fuel cells will transfer from paralleling with the utility to microgrid (island) operation
Responsible for ensuring the electrical designs conform to specifications required for the implementation of Bloom Energy fuel cell systems
Perform and review power systems studies that include, voltage drop, short-circuit, coordination, and Arc Flash
Responsible for reviewing 3rd party designs and custom equipment solutions. Produce project specific drawings and documents as needed
Support the Supply Chain Team by reviewing electrical equipment packages and ensuring they meet Bloom’s specifications
Interface directly with external parties as needed. This often includes customers, utilities, permitting authorities, inspectors, 3rd party design firms
Qualification
Required
B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a related field
7+ years relevant work experience with B.S./M.S
Technical knowledge, including: Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, Green Energy
Strong knowledge of electrical system-level design fundamentals
Strong design knowledge of Low Voltage, Medium Voltage (MV) systems, including protection and control schemes
Knowledge of Inverter-based Grid-Forming and Grid-Following operation, including transition schemes between these modes
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong technical communication and collaboration
Code knowledge, including NEC, NFPA, California Rule 21
Ability to be a self-starter and prioritize workload based on Bloom Energy's needs
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 excel in a professional environment with a lot of cross functional collaboration
Detail oriented with the ability to drive complex tasks to closure
Experience with Microsoft Office, ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam is a plus
Preferred
P.E. license in California strongly preferred
Experience with Civil, Structural, and Plumbing details is a plus. Not required
Construction, EPC, MEP, or facility maintenance experience is a plus
Benefits
Standard company benefits
Company
Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy offers on-site power generation systems that can use a wide variety of inputs to generate electricity.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.37BKey Investors
Wells FargoE.ONApex Venture Partners
2025-12-19Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2025-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $27.75M
Leadership Team
Dan Middleton
Senior Vice President, Americas
Shawn Soderberg
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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