FuelCell Energy Inc. has engaged Huron Consulting Services LLC to assist the company in its restructuring and contingency planning initiatives.

The engagement will end upon written notice by either FuelCell Energy or Huron, according to a Form 8-K filed June 5.

In connection with the engagement, the FuelCell Energy board appointed Laura Marcero, a managing director of Huron, as chief restructuring officer of the company and its subsidiaries. The board also named Lee Sweigart, a senior director of Huron, as deputy chief restructuring officer.

The appointments took effect June 3.