Staff Electrical Engineer
Fuel Cell Energy · Danbury, CT, US, 06810 · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 130,000 – 160,000 a year
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FuelCell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, FuelCell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time. In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.
The pay for this position ranges from $130000 - $160000.
Work location: Remote (U.S); On-site in Danbury, CT preferred.
Overview
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.
Key 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,…