Principal Electrical 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 Engineer to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.

This role will report to the Senior Manager, Electrical Design Engineering and will be based in San Jose, CA or Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week. Location based in:
San Jose, CA or Newark, DE

• Lead the development and review of electrical installation packages, including single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, specifications, calculations, and details that meet project requirements, applicable codes, and local jurisdiction requirements.
• 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.
• 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.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for projects in jurisdictions where licensed and authorized, including taking responsible charge of work, reviewing design documents, and signing and sealing documents when appropriate.
• Act as a technical authority for low- and medium-voltage distribution, fuel cell generation, grid-connected and islanded microgrids, protection and control, and integration with site electrical systems.
• Perform or review power-system studies and calculations, including short circuit, protective-device coordination, arc flash, load flow, voltage drop, grounding, and equipment sizing; identify and resolve design risks.
• Lead milestone design reviews for technical quality, code compliance, constructability, and completeness; drive design comments, deviations, and engineering changes to timely closure.
• Develop and maintain electrical standards, equipment specifications, design criteria, calculation templates, and review practices; use lessons learned to reduce rework, cost, and schedule risk.
• Review equipment packages, vendor submittals, technical bids, and proposed exceptions against Bloom requirements; partner with Supply Chain and suppliers to resolve gaps.
• Lead technical resolution of complex field,…