Principal Electrical Engineer

Bloom Energy San Francisco, California
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December 23, 2022
Bloom Energy
San Francisco, California
Bloom Energy is the leading force in transforming the way energy is generated and delivered. We are driving toward the parallel goals of growing a dynamic and forward-thinking company while creating a positive impact on our environment. Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. Our company is filled with smart and innovative thinkers and doers, and we never stop striving to improve our technology, to expand and improve our company performance, and to develop and support the many talented employees that serve our mission!

We are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer (Microgrid) to join our team working on the complex Microgrid projects including Fuel Cell, and other Distributed Energy Resources (DER).

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Review project documents in sales proposal stage
  • Understand the customer needs and project objectives
  • Gather all required data from sales, and technical teams
  • Create a case study to estimate if a Battery Storage System (BESS) is needed
  • Optimize an automated tool to optimize the BESS vs Fuel Cell (FC) size
  • Create a comprehensive optimization tool, where all DER s can be sized (FC, BESS, PV, etc.)
  • Support all other related activities including project scope changes, etc.

Education and Requirement

  • Minimum an M.Sc in electrical engineering (power)
  • Strong understanding of the switchgear, transformer, inverter operation
  • Advanced degree is a plus
  • Familiarity with analytical tools (MATLAB, Python programming, etc.)
  • Knowledge of ETAP
  • Familiarity of all available battery technologies
  • Familiarity with grounding in Power Systems
  • Working history with PSCAD, NEC, IEEE 1547, and UL standards
  • 2 years of direct experience on BESS sizing, and selection
  • Strong understanding of power systems, inverter design and operation
  • Proven track record on cross-functional projects
  • A quick learner and team player
  • Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About Bloom Energy:

At Bloom Energy, we strive toward a 100% renewable future. Our Energy Servers are adaptable to new and innovative fuels while already acting as a cleaner and far more resilient source of power than existing solutions. We see hydrogen as a significant game-changer in the world s energy usage, and Bloom Energy fuel cells and electrolyzers will be the industry standard for clean, efficient, and reliable energy production. We anticipate being able to work in concert with other renewable energy technologies to create a comprehensive system that will change the way energy in the world is produced, stored, transmitted, and used. For more information visit: www.bloomenergy.com.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.


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