Principal Power Systems Engineer

Company: FuelCell Energy
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

Date:


Apr 24, 2025











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 $130,000 - $142,000.




Overview:

We are currently seeking a highly motivated electrical Power Systems Controls Engineer to join the multi-disciplinary Advanced Technology team responsible for designing advanced fuel cell-based systems for power generation, carbon capture, hydrogen production, and energy storage applications.



Responsibilities:

The Power System Controls Engineer will be responsible for electrical control system design, programming and commissioning for our fuel cell Electrical Power switchgear and Power Inverters. This position requires flexibility to work on multiple projects, covering a range of systems and technologies, in various stages of the design, construction, and validation.

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• Develop PLC/HMI Software for new and existing control systems.
  
• Lead the development of HMI software and advanced knowledge and experience
  
• Select suitable Controls System Components.
  
• Program and commission SEL relaying and RTAC controllers
  
• Program PLC's for complex electrical control systems such as microgrids and automatic transfer systems.
  
• Test New and Modified fuel cell controls subsystems and Integrated Control System to validate their suitability.
  
• Mentors team members sharing technical knowledge.
  
• Selects suitable Instrumentations and Field Actuators considering operational variation
  
• Performs I/O loop checks on new controls systems and retrofitted existing Control systems.
  
• Prepares and maintains Engineering design documentation.
  
• Supports troubleshooting and resolution of I&C-related Field Issues
  
• Provide system commissioning and operational support.
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Education: BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technlogy
  
  Experience: Minimum 7 years of PLC and HMI programming experience
  
  Minimum of 7 years' experience working with Low voltage and Medium voltage switchgear.
  
  
  
  Required Experience and Characteristics:
  
  
  
  Thorough understanding of Medium and Low Voltage Switchgear and the safety requirements for working around such equipment.
  Experience programming SEL Protective relaying and RTAC RTU's
  
  
  

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  • Experience programming PLCs, including hardware configuration, Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and User Defined Function Blocks.
    
  • Experience programming Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's).
    
  • Experience programming Complex control systems such as automatic transfer systems and microgrids for power distribution systems.
    
  • Thorough understanding of communication networks
    
  • Programming experience with Modbus and DNP protocols, and IEC61850 systems
    
  • Familiar with P&IDs, PFDs, Logic Diagrams, Instrument Loop Diagrams.
    
  • Ability to work with Electrical Engineering to develop electrical drawings and documentation (e.g. Single Line, Three Line, Wiring & Interconnect Drawings)
    
  • HAZOP, FMEA, DFSS, electrochemistry experience desired.
    
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
    
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to work effectively with others, both internally and externally.
    
  • Team player who works willingly with others and keeps a positive, goal-focused outlook when tackling challenging, time-sensitive engineering problems.
    
  • Flexible and adaptable to rapidly shift gears into multi-disciplinary roles based on current project requirements.
    
    
    
    
    Working Environment/Working Conditions:
    
    
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    • Must be able to work physically in the office environment, lab environment and in the field
      
    • Walking/standing/working in an office, lab, fabrication area, or designated installation site environment
      
    • Periodic work outdoors in a power plant environment during commissioning activities.
      
    • Lifting up to 25 lbs., utilizing both hands simultaneously, utilizing hand tools, test equipment
      
    • Be able and willing to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirator, and other PPE as required.
      
    • Travel: up to 15% domestic or international
      
    • Have or be able to obtain a Passport
      
      
      
      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.
      
      FuelCell Energy, Inc. is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all U.S. job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please send an email with your resume to talentacquisition@fce.com or contact us by calling 860-496-2222. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
      
      NOTE: This dedicated phone line and email address are designed exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be acknowledged. A response to your request may take up to two business days.
      
      No agency submissions please. Resumes submitted to any FuelCell Energy employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the FuelCell Energy Recruiting team for this position will become the property of FuelCell Energy and no agency fees will be paid.
      
      For more information about FuelCell Energy and our available openings, please visit our website:
      
      We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
      
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