Sr. Engineer, Electrical Engineering

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with a specialized focus on integrating fuel cells into microgrid solutions / data centers. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and deploying Fuel Cell electrical systems. Also on site integrated electrical equipment that incorporate fuel cell technology as a primary or backup power source for data centers.

Responsibilities

• Fuel Cell Integration Into Microgrids: Design and integrate fuel cell systems into microgrid architectures, ensuring seamless operation as a primary or backup power source within data center environments. Optimize fuel cell performance, efficiency, and scalability for high-demand applications Including integration of fuel cell-based microgrids with the existing electrical grid. Ensure proper synchronization, seamless transfer between grid-connected and islanded modes, and effective load management for data center operations.
• Fuel Cell/Electrolyzer Requirements Definition: Propose and support changes to the Fuel Cell /Electrolyzer Electrical systems and onsite equipment integration. Make sure the Fuel Cell /Electrolyzer electrical system maintains required certifications as well as understanding of grid protection functions.
• Power Electronics & Control Systems: Work with power electronics, DC-DC, inverters, rectifiers and controllers to convert, condition, and distribute power generated by fuel cells. Develop control strategies to ensure the efficient and coordinated operation of fuel cells with other energy sources in grid-connected or islanded modes.
• Reliability & Redundancy Design: Ensure Fuel Cell and microgrid systems are fault-tolerant, resilient, and meet the high-availability needs of data centers. Implement redundancy strategies (e.g., N+1 configurations) for critical components such as fuel cells, energy storage, and inverters.
• Collaboration With Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with mechanical engineers, software engineers, System and MBOP engineers and data center operations teams to ensure that the microgrid system is fully aligned with facility power requirements. Communicate effectively to ensure timely integration and deployment.
• Compliance & Safety Standards: Ensure that all fuel cell and microgrid systems meet regulatory requirements, industry standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC), and safety protocols for energy systems and data centers. Keep updated on environmental regulations and sustainability goals for energy systems.
• Troubleshooting & System Support: Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for fuel cell-based microgrid systems. Perform regular performance optimization and address any system failures or efficiency issues that may arise.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in designing microgrid or data center power systems.
• Knowledge of power systems, energy management, and renewable energy integration is required.
• Understanding of internal data center needs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with integrating renewable energy sources (e.g., solar, wind) and energy storage systems into microgrid solutions.
• Hands-on experience with self-generation technology (generators) integration and real-time optimization in mission-critical environments like data centers.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity for energy systems and best practices for securing fuel cell microgrid architectures.
• LV, MV and AC/ DC voltage system design.
• Fuel Cell / Electrolyzer background a plus.

Skills

• Able to apply first principles logic and methods.
• Strong background in power electronics, including inverters, converters, and controllers for fuel cell systems.
• Understanding of microgrid operation and energy distribution in data center environments.
• Will need to write, maintain and mitigate risk to product requirements. Perform DFMEA/PFMEA.
• Create 1 line and 3-line electrical schematics.
• Create sequence of operation / product operation manuals.
• Create design verification sing.
• Create presentations for management.
• Electrical harness updates.
• Support design issues and root cause analysis.
• Create Design Review Presentation throughout process.

Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills

Excellent ability to analyze system performance, identify issues, and propose effective solutions to ensure high reliability, efficiency, and resilience of fuel cell-based microgrid systems.

Communication & Collaboration

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including data center operations, project managers, and other technical specialists.