Senior Principal Engineer Mechanical

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality. 

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. 

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. 

We are looking for a Senior Principal / Principal Engineer, Mechanical, to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.  This role will be based in Juinagar, India.  This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week. Role may entail travel within India, US, Europe and Asia.

In this role, you will lead the mechanical engineering design and development of ‘outside the energy server’ systems suitable for large scale deployment, including carbon capture, and heat integration. You will eventually build an India team to deliver such systems for multiple projects and closely work with Global teams. You will lead mechanical engineering for Balance of Plant systems development and standardization such as gas and water distribution, and airflow management. This position will work closely with the Technology development, product validation and the Installation teams, as well as any potential external engineering consultant firms.

The ideal candidate has a combination of hands-on experience, leading process engineering for large scale systems, product design and leadership skills; particularly rich experience in process industry, power plant industry, plant utility process design and understanding of standardization of designs.

Role and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and own robust, scalable and modular Mechanical system designs for Balance of Plant of next-generation Bloom energy systems including Carbon Capture and Heat Integration
• Act as the single point focal for developing reference designs for mechanical and piping systems for mechanical dominant systems such as CHP, cooling, air and heat management, air and water filtration, water condensation, cryogenic systems for carbon capture for large-scale Giga sites.
• Drive reference architecture and design standardization of mechanical systems
• Lead development of concept, FEED and Detailed engineering packages by working with external engineering consultants while ensuring alignment with Bloom standards and scalability across deployments.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (process, electrical, civil, and controls) for integrated system design.
• Provide technical oversight across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Drive design optimization, cost efficiency, constructability, and continuous improvement across projects.
• Ensure all designs incorporate fire & safety standards, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements for industrial and energy installations.
• Work closely with the Customer Installation Group (CIG) to support efficient execution of large-scale site deployments.
• Contribute significantly to engineering design development, specification and review of piping network related to mechanical systems, including review of system layouts, equipment sizing, specifications, piping design, PFDs, P&IDs and HAZOPS etc.

Skills and Experience:   

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with evidence of exceptional ability 

• 20 years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining mechanical systems such as utility systems, compression systems, air handling and filtration systems, cooling systems, CHP, and heat integration systems

• Expertise in piping systems design related to mechanical systems for industrial or energy infrastructure projects is a plus
• Deep understanding of process equipment, piping systems, and plant layout design desired
• Experience working with EPC companies, consultants, and multi-disciplinary engineering teams and experience in developing and reviewing FEED packages and reference designs
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, codes, and best practices.
• Ability to review and validate complex engineering deliverables with high attention to detail.
• Experience with large-scale industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on 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 based on 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.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

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.