Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer, Microgrid Modeling

Bloom Energy

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San Jose, CA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 196000 - 282000
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Bloom Energy our vision for a world powered by clean reliable and affordable energy is more than just a dreamwere making it reality.

For over two decades weve 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 whats possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30000 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 aSr. Principal Electrical Engineer Microgrid Modeling to join our team in one of todays most exciting role willreporttoVP Product Developmentand based inSan Jose is a fully on-site in officerole5 days a week.

This role is for a highly experienced individual contributor responsible for developing analyzing and validating systemlevel models of complex microgrids operating across gridconnected islanded blackstart and transition conditions.

This role focuses on advanced electrical and dynamic modeling of inverterbased resources energy storage systems generation assets microgrid controllers and distribution networks to ensure robust performance stability resilience and compliance with project requirements and applicable grid codes.

This position is intended for an engineer with deep domain expertise and extensive handson experience in microgrid modeling and simulation capable of independently evaluating complex systems and operating scenarios and delivering highconfidence modeldriven insights to support system design and validation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop maintain and validate steadystate and dynamic models of complete microgrid systems including inverters BESS transformers MV/LV distribution and loads.
  • Perform system studies across gridconnected and islanded operation including black start resynchronization mode transitions disturbances and fault scenarios.
  • Conduct load flow power balance shortcircuit transient stability voltage/frequency response and controlprotection interaction analyses.
  • Use PSCAD and PSSE to evaluate system performance
  • Collaborate closely with hardware controls protection and systems teams to ensure models accurately represent realworld behavior.
  • Prepare clear technical documentation covering modeling assumptions results risks and limitations.
  • Participate in technical discussions with end users to address Bloom system modelingrelated questions and collaborate with enduser modeling teams to integrate Bloom models into their systemlevel studies.
  • Support factory testing commissioning and field issue analysis when modeling input is required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Masters or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering Power Systems or related field.
  • 10 years of handson experience in power system and microgrid modeling
  • Strong background in power system dynamics and inverterbased resources
  • Proven experience in using PSCAD and PSSE. Knowledge of other tools like ETAP MATLAB / Simulink DIgSILENT PowerFactory or similar is preferred
  • Solid understanding of Power electronics Inverterdominated systems Voltage and frequency regulation Microgrid controls Protection concepts relevant to microgrids Fault analysis
  • Familiarity with grid interconnection codes and requirements such as IEEE 1547 NERC etc.
  • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills

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:

$196000.00 - $282000.00

Required Experience:

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At Bloom Energy our vision for a world powered by clean reliable and affordable energy is more than just a dreamwere making it reality.For over two decades weve been at the forefront of the global energy transition pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizi...
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