Principal Electrical Engineer

FuelCell Energy seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer in Indiana to lead engineering projects focused on renewable power generation and product development. Responsibilities include designing electrical systems, preparing engineering calculations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, over 10 years of experience in power system design, and expertise in renewable energy systems and power electronics.
FuelCell 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, FuelCell 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.

Responsibilities:
• Leads design of engineering projects related to product improvement/development
• Designs, evaluates and supports equipment for renewable power generation and conversion including inverters/rectifiers.
• Electrical Systems Design: Single Line & Three Line Drawings, Wiring & Interconnect Drawings, Electrical Layouts & Details, Power Distribution Drawings, Panel Layout & Design Drawings, Arc Flash Safety and Calculations
• Prepare electrical engineering designs for fabrication including AC distribution, DC distribution, and small system controller power systems.
• National Electrical Code and Safety Standards, UL 1741, IEEE 1547, and NFPA 70 & 79
• Prepares electrical engineering calculations in support of electrical system designs including, electrical equipment sizing, feeder sizing and equipment selection
• Coordinates with disciplines in the preparation and development of the deliverables and ensuring those other disciplines’ inputs are incorporated
• Prepares documentation for engineering changes and product design verifications.
• Evaluates components and processes used in distributed generation systems.
• Writes procedures, specifications, and preventative maintenance plans.
• Working closely with key electrical equipment suppliers to select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications.
• Perform Electrical System Modeling and simulation. Perform fault current analysis and arc flash hazard of system designs, including inrush mitigation, circuit protection scenarios (fuse and breaker selection, coordination), and supplemental grid solutions.
• Configures / programs electrical devices such as variable frequency drives.
• Provides engineering support to service personnel.
• Ensure our designs meet applicable codes, current regulations and standards
• Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in power system design with Power Electronics (microgrid and renewable energy) experience
• Deep understanding of power system operations, power inverter application, DC to DC conversion, fuel cells and renewable integration, grid automation, and industrial and Utility control systems.
• Power Inverter and DC to DC conversion system electrical system design is required
• Experience with protocols such as DNP3, IEC 61850, and Modbus.
• 3 years’ + experience with PSCAD and ETAP power system software is required
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and communication abilities.

Candidate must have demonstrable knowledge in:
• Expertise in renewable energy systems including power system analysis, design, and operation.
• Microgrid application of power inverters, Super Capacitors and Battery Energy Storage systems
• Proficiency in: Power flow and fault studies, Arc flash and short circuit analysis, Harmonics and transient studies, Relay coordination and protection systems, Electrical system modeling and simulation (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, ETAP, SKM, PSCAD), Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, ANSI, NERC, etc.)
• Knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, and standards (e.g., NEC, NESC, OSHA)
• Familiarity with industry trends, technologies, and best practices
• AC/DC Power Distribution and Conversion
• Renewable Energy or Utility Equipment
• Cable, Breaker, Component sizing, Power Metering, VFD Drives, UPS systems
• LV/MV Electrical Systems Design
• Power Metering and Controls
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, or schematics, or the ability to learn.
• Familiarity with design software tools such as SKM or similar, is preferred.
• Familiar with Instrument Layout & Details, Logic Diagrams, Instrument Loop Diagrams
• National Electrical Code and Safety Standards including NFPA, UL and IEC/EN
• Engineering Documentation Processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly shift gears into multi-disciplinary roles based on cu