Control Development Engineer - Morrisville/Raleigh, NC

Delta Electronics Americas; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking a senior real-time control engineer to own deterministic logic for GOOSE messaging, islanding, and protection coordination in microgrid environments. You will collaborate with relay engineers, validate with RTDS/OPAL-RT, and ensure compliance with IEEE 1547-2018 and UL 1741-SB, requiring 5+ years in related fields and a BS/MS in Electrical/Power Engineering.

Ideal candidates have hands-on EMS experience and strong IEC 61850 knowledge.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical/Power Engineering required; 5+ years in real-time microgrid, substation automation, or protection-and-control development.
• Hands-on experience with at least one commercial EMS platform.
• Strong IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SCL/SCD), DNP3, and Modbus TCP experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate Real-time control applications (IEC 61131-3 / Python automation) for islanding, grid-forming, blackstart, and protection-coordinated load shedding.
• Implement IEC 61850 GOOSE publish/subscribe maps; define the protection-to-control interface with relay engineers.
• Design V/f and P/Q droop logic, mode transitions, and resynchronization sequences with sub-100 ms response.
• Co-own the RT Unit Controller SCADA data interface; document tag lists, scan rates, and failover behavior.
• Run HIL validation on RTDS / OPAL-RT — develop test cases, automated regression scripts, and certification evidence for IEEE 1547-2018 and UL 1741-SB.

Skills

Real-time control

Grid protection

IEC 61850

Python automation

Education

BS/MS in Electrical/Power Eng

Tools

EMS platform

Job description

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global provider of power and thermal management solutions. Its mission statement, \"To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,\" focuses on addressing key environmental issues such as global climate change. As an energy-saving solutions provider with core competencies in power electronics and automation, Delta's business categories include Power Electronics, Mobility, Automation, and Infrastructure.

At Delta, we’re leading the energy transition with innovative solutions in solar inverters, energy storage systems, and EV charging infrastructure. Our technologies are helping utilities, businesses, and communities decarbonize and build resilient, intelligent energy ecosystems. Join us in creating a cleaner, smarter energy future.

Role Summary

You will own the deterministic logic for GOOSE messaging, load shedding, protection interfacing, islanding, mode transitions, V/f dispatch, and blackstart sequences. You will co-develop with partners during the partner phase and progressively insource Delta-specific apps.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate Real-time control applications (IEC 61131-3 / Python automation) for islanding, grid-forming, blackstart, and protection-coordinated load shedding
• Implement IEC 61850 GOOSE publish/subscribe maps; define the protection-to-control interface with relay engineers.
• Design V/f and P/Q droop logic, mode transitions (grid-tied island blackstart), and resynchronization sequences with sub-100 ms response
• Co-own the RT Unit Controller SCADA data interface; document tag lists, scan rates, and failover behavior
• Run HIL validation on RTDS / OPAL-RT — develop test cases, automated regression scripts, and certification evidence for IEEE 1547-2018 and UL 1741-SB

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical / Power Engineering; 5+ years (Staff: 8+) in real-time microgrid, substation automation, or protection-and-control development
• Hands-on experience with at least one commercial EMS platform
• Strong IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SCL/SCD), DNP3, and Modbus TCP experience.
• Working knowledge of IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 2030.7/8, UL 1741-SB, and NERC PRC standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Grid-forming inverter controls, IEEE 2800 / FERC Order 2023 (IBR) familiarity
• Experience with BESS, PCS, and hybrid AC/DC microgrid architectures including SST-based DC grids
• Cybersecurity awareness for substation automation (IEC 62443, NERC CIP-005/007)

Benefit at Delta Electronics Americas

Life at Delta

EEO Statement

Delta Electronics Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Delta Electronics America is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.