Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

Bloom Energy; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Long-term growth opportunities within/

Collaborative facilities and eng. team

Job summary

Bloom Energy in the United States is seeking an Electrical Engineer / Electrical Specialist to support Facilities Engineering in a high‑volume manufacturing plant. You will design, install, operate, and troubleshoot electrical systems, ensuring safety, compliance, and reliability to maximize uptime and production throughput.

You will read schematics, coordinate with contractors and utilities, lead preventative maintenance, and contribute to capital projects.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Industrial electrical systems

Electrical codes & safety

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Electrical Engineer / Electrical Specialist

Facilities Engineering – Manufacturing Plant

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer / Electrical Specialist 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• 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

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and industrial facility setting
• Combination of office-based engineering work and on-site field support
• May require occasional off-shift or weekend support during outages or critical work

What We Offer

• 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

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Salary Ranges:

$134,500.00 - $193,500.00