Bloom Energy

This role will report to the Sr. Principal Engineer, Technical Support and will be based in San Jose, CA OR Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office roleRole and Responsibilities:Prepare a design plan set and specifications, including but not limited to, grading, drainage, and foundations for the installation of Bloom Energy fuel cell systems to be used for application submission for Utility, Building Department/AHJ review and permitting and ultimately Construction.. Understanding of structural calculations and their influence on site designs, as related to equipment foundations, parcel grading, and building interior conduit routing.. Must have experience in development of storm water management, erosion/sediment control, grading, and drainage plans from concept design through permitting & approvals and construction completion.. Knowledge of codes related to construction projects (i.e. IBC, NFPA, NEC, ASCE, AWWA)Substantive experience with permitting agencies and developing a permit drawing set.. Structural and/or construction experience preferredExperience in the energy sector is preferred, as the Installation Design Civil Engineer must have experience working broader design disciplines – electrical, mechanical, electro-chemical - to create construction drawings.

principal civil engineer

Our team at Bloom Energy embraces the unprecedented opportunity to change the way companies utilize energy. Our technology empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy. Our energy platform has three key value propositions: resiliency, sustainability, and predictability. We provide infrastructure that is flexible for the evolving net zero ecosystem. We have deployed more than 30,000 fuel cell modules since our first commercial shipments in 2009, sending energy platforms to data centers, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, biotechnology facilities, major retail stores, financial institutions, telecom facilities, utilities, and other critical infrastructure customers around the world.Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. We never stop striving to improve our technology, to expand and improve our company performance, and to develop and support the many talented employees that serve our mission!We are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Sr. Principal Engineer, Technical Support and will be based in San Jose, CA OR Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office roleRole and Responsibilities:Prepare a design plan set and specifications, including but not limited to, grading, drainage, and foundations for the installation of Bloom Energy fuel cell systems to be used for application submission for Utility, Building Department/AHJ review and permitting and ultimately Construction.Serve as the Engineer of Record (EOR) for civil engineering projects, taking full responsibility for the design, specifications, calculations, and technical aspects of the work to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.Work closely with other Mechanical and Electrical engineers within team to optimize designs, develop and maintain design standards and template specifications, and perform engineering design tasks and calculations.Evaluate existing site conditions based on record drawings, surveys, field notes and photos, and other related information provided by others to incorporate Bloom Energy installation improvements for commercial land development projects and prepare design project schedule, budget, deliverables, etc. as needed.Think outside the box to find innovative solutions to reduce product and installation costs without negative impacts on quality and reliability.·Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously while foreseeing and managing internal Project Manager’s expectation regarding project-specific deliverables and schedule variables.Understanding of structural calculations and their influence on site designs, as related to equipment foundations, parcel grading, and building interior conduit routing.Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, and interfacing with authorities having jurisdiction. Anticipated travel is approximately 10%.Skills Required: Working with a design team and individually on projects to prepare complex utility site layouts, detailed construction drawings and details, quantity take-offs, and verifying the accuracy of drawings.Must have experience in development of storm water management, erosion/sediment control, grading, and drainage plans from concept design through permitting & approvals and construction completion.Knowledge of codes related to construction projects (i.e. IBC, NFPA, NEC, ASCE, AWWA)Substantive experience with permitting agencies and developing a permit drawing set.Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.Professional and collaborative – comfortable working closely with a team of multi-discipline engineers and cross-functional teams.Self-starter, proactive and persistent with well-developed analytical skills and the ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.Demonstrated ability to evaluate and optimize the design and constructability of site designs. Detail oriented with the ability to drive complex tasks to closure.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills that include a minimum of the following:oAbility to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, concise manner for a non-technical audience.oAbility to interact with engineers of different disciplines.oAbility to make decisions on key technical issues in a demanding, fast paced environmentEducation and Experience:Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringPE license required, multi-state licensure preferred8+ years of site-civil engineering experience, including site development, grading, paving, storm water, and utility design.Structural and/or construction experience preferredExperience in the energy sector is preferred, as the Installation Design Civil Engineer must have experience working broader design disciplines – electrical, mechanical, electro-chemical - to create construction drawings. An understanding of electrical equipment (e.g. diesel generators, UPS systems, transfer switches) and other relevant components, and the code requirements associated with installing these components is preferred.For more information visit: www.bloomenergy.com and view a video on What Powers Us!Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee 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.#LI-JS1Salary Ranges:$146,800.00 - $211,200.00Bloom 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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