Civil Engineering Intern

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 Civil Engineering Intern to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will be based in San Jose, CA. 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.
• 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.

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.