Electrical Engineer

Staff Electrical Engineer

Location:

Danbury, CT, US, 06810 Date:
Jun 17, 2026 Fuel Cell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, Fuel Cell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time.

In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously. The pay for this position ranges from $150000 - $162000.

Work location:

Remote (U.S);
On-site in Danbury, CT preferred.

We are seeking a hands-on Lead Electrical Engineer to own the electrical design, integration, and commissioning of complex power systems for industrial energy projects. This role will be responsible for HV/MV/LV power architecture, utility interconnection, protection and coordination, grounding, control cabinet design, and field commissioning support. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in power distribution, grid-connected systems, utility coordination, NEC/FC1/UL/CE compliance, arc-flash analysis, and practical execution from concept through commissioning.

Experience with hydrogen, electrolysis, fuel cells, data centers, temporary microgrids, modular substations, or industrial power systems is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical architecture for industrial power systems, including HV/MV/LV distribution, transformers, switch gear, auxiliary power, UPS systems, and grounding.
• Own utility interconnection requirements, including interface with utilities, EPCs, vendors, and internal engineering teams.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, grounding plans, panel layouts, electrical room layouts, BOMs, cable schedules, and electrical design packages.
• Perform or lead protection and coordination studies, relay settings, arc-flash analysis, and arc-energy-reduction strategies.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable NEC, IEEE, NESC, UL 508A, NFPA, and site-specific electrical standards.
• Support DC power system design, including rectifiers, DC distribution, insulation monitoring, grounding/earthing strategy, fault limitation, and overvoltage protection.
• Lead UL 508A control cabinet design, review, and manufacturing support.
• Translate high-level system requirements into buildable electrical packages suitable for procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Support RFQs, bid leveling, vendor selection, technical reviews, FAT, SAT, energization, LOTO planning, and startup procedures.
• Coordinate with mechanical, controls, process, software, and field service teams to ensure integrated system performance.
• Provide field support during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer acceptance.
• Develop internal electrical standards, design guides, templates, and best practices to improve repeatability and reduce design cycle time.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical development across the electrical engineering team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in industrial power systems, utility interconnection, power distribution, controls, or commissioning.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, IEEE standards, UL 508A, grounding, bonding, electrical clearances, and electrical safety practices.
• Experience with MV/LV power distribution, transformers, switch gear, relays, protection coordination, and arc-flash studies.
• Experience developing electrical design packages, including SLDs, layouts, schematics, BOMs, and commissioning documentation.
• Ability to interface effectively with utilities, EPCs, vendors, customers, and internal engineering teams.
• Hands-on commissioning, troubleshooting, or field execution experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to drive technical alignment across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training, PE, or ability/desire to pursue PE licensure.
• Experience with hydrogen, electrolyzers, fuel cells, renewable energy, data centers, microgrids, or modular power systems.
• Experience with DC power systems, including rectifiers, 1,000 VDC+ distribution, insulation monitoring, and DC fault protection.
• Familiarity with ETAP, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Solid Works Electrical, Electrical OM, or similar tools.
• Experience with utility-scale or industrial power systems up to MV/HV levels.
• Experience with generator plants, BESS, black-start systems, load shedding, or temporary power applications.
• Experience developing internal standards or converting international designs to U.S. NEC/IEEE requirements.

Key Competencies

• Power system architecture
• Utility interconnection
• Protection and coordination
• Arc-flash and electrical safety
• Grounding and earthing
• UL 508A control panels
• DC power systems
• Field commissioning
• Vendor and EPC management
• Practical, buildable…