Civil Engineering Intern

Bloom Energy is the leading force in transforming the way energy is generated and delivered. We are driving toward the parallel goals of growing a dynamic and forward-thinking company while creating a positive impact on our environment. Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. Our company is filled with smart and innovative thinkers and doers, and 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 Civil Engineering Intern to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies  and based in San Jose, CA or Newark, DE.  This is a fully on-site, in office role. 

Role and Responsibilities: 

Assist in the development of engineering plans, specifications and reports for new fuel cell installation projects, including using computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop civil engineering drawings. 

Assist in the performance of field and office assignments, which may include data collection and analysis, reviewing building codes, zoning ordinances, and other regulations, and report and calculation preparation. 

Attend project meetings, as directed, to observe and learn about civil engineering principles at work. 

Help prepare quantity take-offs for construction projects. 

Observe construction sites to monitor progress and ensure compliance with safety regulations and engineering plans. 

Researching new construction materials and methods in order to recommend improvements to existing designs. 

Prepare draft reports and presentations based on your observations and research. 

Support template updates to improve accuracy for future projects. 

Participate in peer-to-peer design reviews and provide critical feedback to colleagues. 

Skills and Experience: 

Basic understanding of civil engineering design principles. 

Proficient in AutoCAD for 2-D drawings and Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems.  

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Strong time-management skills and multitasking ability 

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.  

Additional comments:  

Undergraduate Junior or Senior working toward a B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management 

Professional & collaborative, comfortable working closely with a team. 

Highly motivated and a self-starter. 

Must be eligible to work in the US. 

About Bloom Energy: 

At Bloom Energy, we strive toward a 100% renewable future. Our Energy Servers are adaptable to new and innovative fuels while already acting as a cleaner and far more resilient source of power than existing solutions. We see hydrogen as a significant game-changer in the world’s energy usage, and Bloom Energy fuel cells and electrolyzers will be the industry standard for clean, efficient, and reliable energy production. We anticipate being able to work in concert with other renewable energy technologies to create a comprehensive system that will change the way energy in the world is produced, stored, transmitted, and used. For more information visit: www.bloomenergy.com. 

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.