Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer, Microgrid Modeling
Bloom EnergySan Jose, CA
Full Time
Posted March 23, 2026
$196k - $282k
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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Job Description
$196,000.00 - $282,000.00
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.
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
- 10+ 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
- 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.
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