Electrical Engineer

Delta Electronics Americas; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas in Plymouth, MI, seeks an electrical engineer to design, commission and operate its Plymouth Microgrid. You will work with a global team to run the microgrid, document tests, develop models, and coordinate with utility interconnection processes.

Candidates should have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in BESS/microgrid or related areas, and be legally eligible to work in the United States. PE license and IEC 61850 experience preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems concentration preferred); M.S. a plus.
• 5+ years electrical design experience in BESS, microgrid, or related fields.
• Comfort reading/producing single-line diagrams and control schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design, commission and run Delta’s Plymouth Microgrid.
• Plan, run and document tests to enhance market readiness.
• Develop and validate models of the system for performance.
• Coordinate IEC 61850 GOOSE/MMS and SCADA mapping with controls.
• Support grid-forming and islanding modes and PCC resynchronization.

Skills

Electrical design

Single-line diagrams

Control schematics

Protection coordination

System modeling

Site travel

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in EE (preferred)

Tools

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

Auto Electric

Job description

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, \"To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,\" Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across five continents. Delta has 158 sales offices, 72 R&D centers and 48 manufacturing facilities worldwide

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 11 consecutive years. In 2021, Delta was also recognized by CDP with leadership level ratings for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a global team to design, commission and run Delta’s Plymouth Microgrid
• Program and diagnose the system using Schweitzer and Schneider Meters and Systems.
• Plan, Run and Document Tests using the microgrid to enhance Delta’s ability to bring Microgrids to market.
• Document issues of the systems, along with their solution,
• Develop and validate models of the system to improve Delta’s capability.
• Partner with the controls team on IEC 61850 GOOSE / MMS mapping, SCADA point lists, RTAC I/O schedules, and PCC metering.
• Support commissioning grid-forming and grid-following modes, black-start sequencing, seamless islanding, and PCC resynchronization.
• Coordinate with utility interconnection engineers through application, study, and witness-testing milestones.
• Author equipment specifications, technical bid evaluations, and RFQ packages for utility-grade balance-of-plant.
• Develop single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, protection one-lines, and load flow / short-circuit / arc-flash studies for BESS + PV + genset microgrids.
• Develop protection schemes (50/51, 27/59, 81/ROCOF, 25, 32, 87) and coordinate settings with meters; validate anti-islanding and ride-through per IEEE 1547-2018 / UL 1741-SB / IEEE 2800 as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems concentration preferred); M.S. a plus.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience in one or more of: BESS, microgrid, utility-scale PV, industrial power, or substation engineering. Senior candidates: 8+ years.
• Comfort reading and producing single-line diagrams, control schematics, and cable schedules.
• Ability to work on-site Detroit-area office and travel to project sites 15-25% of the time.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in NC, MI, or ability to obtain reciprocity within 12 months.
• Direct commissioning experience with grid-forming inverters, battery energy storage systems, or hybrid PV+BESS plants.
• Working knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 855 for energy storage, IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 519, and IEEE C37 protection series.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850 (GOOSE / MMS / SV), SEL RTAC platforms, DNP3, and Modbus TCP.
• Experience interfacing with utility interconnection processes under FERC 2222, IEEE 1547.1 conformance, or ISO/RTO market participation rules.
• Hands-on experience with ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, or Auto Electric for load-flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, and protection coordination.