Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Fair compensation practices

Job summary

Bloom Energy in Fremont, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to ensure the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems across the manufacturing plant. You will design, install, maintain, and troubleshoot facility electrical systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime.

The role requires a PE or equivalent certifications, strong reading of schematics, and hands-on problem solving in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with industrial or manufacturing electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting facilities or utilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Experience managing or overseeing electrical contractors.
• PLC, controls, or automation exposure (depending on plant needs).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• The position will support the Facilities Engineering team by ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems across the manufacturing plant.
• Support the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of facility electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and emergency power systems
• Collaborate with Facilities Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, and Production teams to support plant operations and minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot electrical issues affecting building systems, utilities, and manufacturing equipment
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications for new projects and facility upgrades
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and utility providers on electrical work and service interruptions
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and internal policies
• Support capital projects, renovations, and expansions by providing electrical engineering input and field oversight
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs and reliability improvements
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for electrical failures
• Maintain documentation, drawings, and asset records related to electrical systems

Skills

Electrical codes & standards

Reading electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

Communication

Industrial electrical systems

PE license / certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

$134,500.00 - $193,500.00

Responsibilities

• The position will support the Facilities Engineering team by ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems across the manufacturing plant. This role focuses on electrical infrastructure, equipment support, code compliance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain uptime and support production goals.
• Support the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of facility electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and emergency power systems
• Collaborate with Facilities Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, and Production teams to support plant operations and minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot electrical issues affecting building systems, utilities, and manufacturing equipment
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications for new projects and facility upgrades
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and utility providers on electrical work and service interruptions
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and internal policies
• Support capital projects, renovations, and expansions by providing electrical engineering input and field oversight
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs and reliability improvements
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for electrical failures
• Maintain documentation, drawings, and asset records related to electrical systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical training and experience
• Experience working with industrial or manufacturing electrical systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and safe work practices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Hands‑on troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience supporting facilities or utilities in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
Experience managing or overseeing electrical contractors
• PLC, controls, or automation exposure (depending on plant needs)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant certifications

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure supporting high-volume manufacturing
• Collaborative facilities and engineering team environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Long-term growth opportunities within engineering and operations
• Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. T he total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.