Principal Electrical Engineer, Microgrid Modeling
About The Position
Bloom Energy is seeking a highly experienced individual contributor to develop, analyze, and validate system-level models of complex microgrids operating in grid-connected, islanded, black-start, and transition conditions. The role focuses on advanced electrical and dynamic modeling of inverter-based resources, energy storage systems, generation assets, microgrid controllers, and distribution networks to assess performance, stability, resilience, and compliance with project requirements and applicable grid codes. The engineer will independently evaluate complex systems and operating scenarios and provide model-driven insights that support system design and validation. This is a fully on-site role in San Jose, California, five days a week, reporting to the VP, Product Development.
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of hands-on experience in power system and microgrid modeling.
- Strong background in power system dynamics and inverter-based resources.
- Proven experience using PSCAD and PSSE.
- Solid understanding of power electronics, inverter-dominated systems, voltage and frequency regulation, microgrid controls, protection concepts relevant to microgrids, and fault analysis.
- Familiarity with grid interconnection codes and requirements such as IEEE 1547 and NERC.
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of ETAP, MATLAB/Simulink, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or similar tools.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and validate steady-state and dynamic models of complete microgrid systems, including inverters, BESS, transformers, medium- and low-voltage distribution, and loads.
- Perform system studies for 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- and frequency-response, and control-protection interaction analyses.
- Use PSCAD and PSSE to evaluate system performance.
- Collaborate with hardware, controls, protection, and systems teams to ensure models accurately represent real-world behavior.
- Prepare technical documentation describing modeling assumptions, results, risks, and limitations.
- Participate in technical discussions with end users, respond to questions about Bloom system modeling, and collaborate with end-user modeling teams to integrate Bloom models into system-level studies.
- Support factory testing, commissioning, and field issue analysis when modeling input is required.
Benefits
- Standard company benefits are included as part of total compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
