At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality. For over two decades, we’ve 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 what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 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 a Principal Electrical Engineer, Microgrid Modeling to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to VP, Product Development and based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week. This role is for a highly experienced individual contributor responsible for developing, analyzing, and validating system‑level models of complex microgrids operating across grid‑connected, islanded, black‑start, and transition conditions. This role focuses on advanced electrical and dynamic modeling of inverter‑based 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 hands‑on experience in microgrid modeling and simulation, capable of independently evaluating complex systems and operating scenarios and delivering high‑confidence, model‑driven insights to support system design and validation. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and validate steady‑state and dynamic models of complete microgrid systems, including inverters, BESS, transformers, MV/LV distribution, and loads. Perform system studies across grid‑connected and islanded operation, including black start, resynchronization, mode transitions, disturbances, and fault scenarios. Conduct load flow, power balance, short‑circuit, transient stability, voltage/frequency response, and control‑protection interaction analyses. Use PSCAD and PSSE to evaluate system performance Collaborate closely with hardware, controls, protection, and systems teams to ensure models accurately represent real‑world behavior. Prepare clear technical documentation covering modeling assumptions, results, risks, and limitations. Participate in technical discussions with end users to address Bloom system modeling‑related questions and collaborate with end‑user modeling teams to integrate Bloom models into their system‑level studies. Support factory testing, commissioning, and field issue analysis when modeling input is required. Required Skills and Qualifications Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field. 7+ years of hands‑on experience in power system and microgrid modeling Strong background in power system dynamics and inverter‑based 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, Inverter‑dominated 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. #LI-BC1 Salary Ranges: $176,300.00 - $253,700.00 We are aware there are instances where individuals are receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from Bloom Energy or one of our business units. This type of fraud can be carried out through false websites, or through fake e-mails claiming to be from the company or social media. We never ask for personal information such as your bank account, Social Security numbers or National ID’s, via social media or chat-based applications, nor do we send or request payments for the purchase of business related equipment. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities immediately. Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market. The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted, 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy. Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team. Stay up to date with Bloom Energy through our social channels.

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