Principal Electrical Design Engineer

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream-we're making it reality.

For over two decades, we've been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what's possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled "time-to-power" capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Principal Electrical Design Engineer, PE to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Senior Principal Engineer, Electrical Design Manager and will be based in San Jose, CA . This is a fully on-site, in office role.

The Principal Electrical Design Engineer, PE must have experience working electrical distribution and power generation design. An understanding of grid independent infrastructure (e.g. diesel generators, UPS systems, transfer switches) and other relevant components, and the code requirements associated with installing these components is a must.

This position will focus on eliminating technical barriers and representing a highly technical product or service related to the power industry. The Principal Electrical Design Engineer, PE must have a strong understanding of a broad set of engineering and construction solutions and have the ability to manage the internal design and external customer process.

The Principal Electrical Design Engineer, PE will develop conceptual designs and implementation specifications for complex solutions to demonstrate feasibility of Bloom Energy's product. This position will interface with a larger site design team : engineers, project managers, and construction supervisors.

Job responsibilities include technical site analysis and conceptual design; interface with City / County / State officials and utilities; and managing customer relationships. Knowledge of construction, electrical, mechanical applications is essential. Knowledge of low and medium voltage power systems and electronic principals is essential. An understanding of civil, structural and electro-chemical applications is beneficial.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for technical content of, overseeing, and developing electrical site designs. Additional responsibilities may include minor mechanical, civil, structural and plumbing details.
• Responsible for reviewing 3rd party designs and custom equipment solutions. Produce project specific drawings and documents as needed.
• Interface directly outside 3rd parties including but not limited to utilities, Permitting Authorities, 3rd party design firms, and customers to determine technical requirements for fuel cell installation at the customer site.
• Ensure resulting construction drawings / documents meet all Building, Construction and Electrical code requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring site design conforms to specifications required for the implementation of Bloom Energy fuel cell systems.

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Education and Experience :

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.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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Salary Ranges :

146,800.00 - $211,200.00

Salary : $146,800 - $211,200