Senior Engineer – Electrical

Electrical Installation Design Engineer – Fuel Cells, Switchgear Selection, Cable Sizing, Internal Customer / vendor Interaction, SKM Study and Drawing preparation using AutoCAD

Bloom Energy, a solid oxide fuel cell company, is looking for an Electrical Installation Design Engineer to join its CIG team based out of Bangalore. This individual should be a dynamic professional who is looking for a rewarding future in one of today’s most exciting technologies.

The Electrical Installations Design Engineer will be responsible for a variety of items and projects. This position will interface with a larger Installations organization, Product Development, Field Service, etc.

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

Job responsibilities include technical site and code analysis; interface with internal & external officials and managing customer relationships. Knowledge of construction, electrical, mechanical, civil and structural applications is essential.

The Electrical Installations Design Engineer must have experience working product support role of electrical distribution and power generation products. 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.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for technical content of product for deployment to site designs, including but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, civil, structural and plumbing plans.
• Responsible for qualifying installation sites and custom solutions. Produce project specific drawings and documents as needed.
• Interface directly with internal customers and relevant utility to determine technical requirements for fuel cell installation at the customer site.
• Educate customers, local authorities, and utilities on basic operation of the fuel cell systems.
• 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.
• Interface with external engineering design firms to specify all site equipment (electrical switchgear, protective relaying, etc.).
• Interface with internal and external resources to develop methods of procedures for utility interconnection.
• Interface with internal customers on interconnection approval of fuel cell facilities.
• Developing the standards, guidelines, templates for preparing the Electrical drawings.
• Contribution to the continual design process improvements.
• Active participation in meetings & providing inputs / feedbacks.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in power generation industry.
• Knowledge of codes (NEC, NFPA, IEEE standards) and regulations.
• Professional in terms of appearance, phone manner, and group presentation skills.
• Able to read & understand the customer As-built drawings & documentation
• Professional & collaborative – comfortable working closely with a team.
• Proactive and persistent with well-developed analytical skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to drive complex tasks to closure.
• Good verbal and written communication skills that include a minimum of the following:
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts in a clear, concise manner.
  • Ability to interact with all levels of an organization effectively.
  • Ability to confidently and clearly defend technical recommendations utilizing sound industry standards and referencing past performance.
  • Self-motivated and shows the ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office and applicable software.
• Work efficiently and effectively with multiple project and priorities.
• Ready to visit site / customer location in-person for data collection / inspection / training, as and when required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in power generation industry.
• Construction and/or facility maintenance experience.
• Knowledge and use of AutoCAD & SKM.
• Knowledge and use of Solid works is added advantage.

Location:

• Bangalore