Installations Design Engineer – Electrical
Bloom Energy, a solid oxide fuel cell company, is looking for an Installation Design Engineer - Electrical 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 Installations Design Engineer - Electrical 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 Installation Design Engineer - Electrical 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.
Job responsibilities include technical site and code analysis, interface with internal and external officials, and
managing customer relationships. Knowledge of construction, electrical, mechanical, civil and structural
applications is essential.
The Installations Design Engineer - Electrical 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.
· Preparation of Single Line Diagrams, 3 Line Diagrams, Conceptual diagrams, Synoptic diagrams as per
the Project scope.
· Preparation of installation layouts for Bloom Energy fuel cell systems Installation.
· Responsible for performing design calculations & Power system analysis using software tools.
· Preparation of Cable Selection & Sizing criteria, Cable Schedules, Interconnection Schedules.
· Responsible for preparing 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 / feedback.
Skills Required:
· 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 cross-functional teams.
· Initiative-taking 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:
o Ability to communicate technical concepts in a clear, concise manner.
o Ability to interact with all levels of an organization effectively.
o Ability to confidently and clearly defend technical recommendations utilizing sound industry
standards and referencing past performance.
o 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 / Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
· 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in Power generation industry or Electrical switchgear Design.
· Project Design and/or Construction and/or facility maintenance experience.
· Knowledge and use of AutoCAD & SKM / Etap.
· Knowledge Protection relays.