Staff Electrical Engineer

FuelCell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. We offer the only technology capable of capturing carbon from an external source while producing power, as well as the only technology capable of producing hydrogen, power, and water simultaneously.

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on Lead Electrical Engineer to own the electrical design, integration, and commissioning of complex power systems for industrial energy projects. This role will be responsible for HV/MV/LV power architecture, utility interconnection, protection and coordination, grounding, control cabinet design, and field commissioning support. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in power distribution, grid-connected systems, utility coordination, NEC/FC1/UL/CE compliance, arc-flash analysis, and practical execution from concept through commissioning. Experience with hydrogen, electrolysis, fuel cells, data centers, temporary microgrids, modular substations, or industrial power systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical architecture for industrial power systems, including HV/MV/LV distribution, transformers, switchgear, auxiliary power, UPS systems, and grounding.
• Own utility interconnection requirements, including interface with utilities, EPCs, vendors, and internal engineering teams.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, grounding plans, panel layouts, electrical room layouts, BOMs, cable schedules, and electrical design packages.
• Perform or lead protection and coordination studies, relay settings, arc-flash analysis, and arc-energy-reduction strategies.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable NEC, IEEE, NESC, UL 508A, NFPA, and site-specific electrical standards.
• Support DC power system design, including rectifiers, DC distribution, insulation monitoring, grounding/earthing strategy, fault limitation, and overvoltage protection.
• Lead UL 508A control cabinet design, review, and manufacturing support.
• Translate high-level system requirements into buildable electrical packages suitable for procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Support RFQs, bid leveling, vendor selection, technical reviews, FAT, SAT, energization, LOTO planning, and startup procedures.
• Coordinate with mechanical, controls, process, software, and field service teams to ensure integrated system performance.
• Provide field support during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer acceptance.
• Develop internal electrical standards, design guides, templates, and best practices to improve repeatability and reduce design cycle time.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical development across the electrical engineering team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in industrial power systems, utility interconnection, power distribution, controls, or commissioning.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, IEEE standards, UL 508A, grounding, bonding, electrical clearances, and electrical safety practices.
• Experience with MV/LV power distribution, transformers, switchgear, relays, protection coordination, and arc-flash studies.
• Experience developing electrical design packages, including SLDs, layouts, schematics, BOMs, and commissioning documentation.
• Ability to interface effectively with utilities, EPCs, vendors, customers, and internal engineering teams.
• Hands-on commissioning, troubleshooting, or field execution experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to drive technical alignment across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training, PE, or ability/desire to pursue PE licensure.
• Experience with hydrogen, electrolyzers, fuel cells, renewable energy, data centers, microgrids, or modular power systems.
• Experience with DC power systems, including rectifiers, 1,000 VDC+ distribution, insulation monitoring, and DC fault protection.
• Familiarity with ETAP, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, ElectricalOM, or similar tools.
• Experience with utility-scale or industrial power systems up to MV/HV levels.
• Experience with generator plants, BESS, black-start systems, load shedding, or temporary power applications.
• Experience developing internal standards or converting international designs to U.S. NEC/IEEE requirements.

Skills

• Power system architecture
• Utility interconnection
• Protection and coordination
• Arc-flash and electrical safety
• Grounding and earthing
• UL 508A control panels
• DC power systems
• Field commissioning
• Vendor and EPC management
• Practical, buildable design execution

Success Measures

• Electrical packages are code-compliant, buildable, and released on schedule.
• Utility approvals and interconnection requirements are secured with minimal rework.
• Protection, grounding, and safety designs are technically sound and field-ready.
• Commissioning and energization activities are completed safely and efficiently.
• EPC/vendor change orders are reduced through clearer requirements and better upfront design quality.
• Internal standards and templates improve engineering repeatability across future projects.

Pay

The pay for this position ranges from $130,000 to $160,000.

Schedule

Work location: Remote (U.S); On-site in Danbury, CT preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Generous paid leave