Staff Electrical Engineer

FuelCell Energy; Danbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Generous paid leave

Job summary

FuelCell Energy in Danbury, CT, seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee electrical design and commissioning for complex industrial energy projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power distribution and utility interconnection, ensuring compliance with NEC and UL standards.

This role offers a remote work option, with on-site presence in Danbury preferred, and a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $162,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in industrial power systems.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, IEEE standards, and electrical safety practices.
• Hands‑on commissioning, troubleshooting, or field execution experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical architecture for industrial power systems including HV/MV/LV distribution.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable NEC, IEEE, NESC, UL 508A standards.
• Translate high‑level system requirements into buildable electrical packages.

Skills

Power system architecture

Utility interconnection

Protection and coordination

Arc‑flash and electrical safety

Grounding and earthing

DC power systems

Field commissioning

Vendor and EPC management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

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 $150000- $162000.

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, 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred 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.

Key Skills

• Power system architecture
• Utility interconnection
• Protection and coordination
• Arc‑flash and electrical safety
• Grounding and earthing
• DC power systems
• Field commissioning
• Vendor and EPC management

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FuelCell Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

The successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.