EMS Architect / Engineer - Morrisville/Raleigh, NC

Delta Electronics Americas; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas in Morrisville, NC seeks an experienced architect to lead the Delta EMS platform development, including dispatch engine, SOC scheduler, and market interfaces. You will define EMS requirements, drive API contracts, coordinate with vendors, and design optimization models for energy arbitrage across PJM, NYISO, and other grids.

This role partners with Cloud/DevOps for CI/CD and secure remote-ops.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical, Power Systems, CS or OR with 4+ years in EMS or grid software.
• Hands-on experience with at least one commercial EMS platform.
• Strong programming in Python and/or C#/.NET or Java; SQL and time-series databases.
• Knowledge of microgrid economics, BESS dispatch, PV forecasting, and US wholesale markets.
• Familiarity with IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 2030.7/2030.8, DNP3/Modbus/IEC 61850.

Responsibilities

• Architect the Delta EMS platform: dispatch engine, SOC scheduler, ancillary services, and market interfaces.
• Define EMS requirements, data contracts, and APIs; own workload-aware dispatch for PUE/SLA sites.
• Lead vendor shadow program, capture algorithms, drive IP transfer, and ensure source escrow.
• Design optimization models (MILP/MPC) for energy arbitrage and grid services across multiple ISO markets.
• Partner with Cloud/DevOps to deploy EMS via Azure DevOps CI/CD with secure remote-ops and CIP/IEC controls.
• Support field deployments and KPI tracking for demos and first commercial deployment.

Skills

Python

C#/.NET

Java

SQL

Time-series databases

Education

BS/MS in Electrical, Power Systems, CS or OR

4+ years EMS, optimization, or grid software

Tools

InfluxDB

TimescaleDB

DNP3

Modbus TCP

IEEE 1547-2018

Azure DevOps

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect the Delta EMS platform: dispatch engine, SOC scheduler, ancillary services, market interfaces (ISO/RTO, FERC 2023), and DCIM hooks for data-center customers.
• Define EMS requirements, data contracts, and APIs between own the workload-aware dispatch logic for PUE/SLA-driven sites
• Lead vendor shadow program — capture algorithms, drive IP transfer, and ensure source escrow /co-development clauses are exercised
• Design optimization models (MILP / MPC) for energy arbitrage, demand-charge management, and grid-services participation in PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE, MISO, CAISO, ERCOT
• Partner with Cloud/DevOps to deploy EMS via Azure DevOps CI/CD with secure remote-ops, OTA updates, and NERC CIP / IEC 62443 controls
• Support the Detroit demo microgrid commissioning and the first C&I commercial deployment; own field tuning and post-deployment KPI tracking

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical, Power Systems, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related field; 4+ years (Staff: 10+) in EMS, optimization, or grid software
• Hands-on experience with at least one commercial EMS platform
• Strong programming in Python and/or C#/.NET or Java; SQL and time-series databases (InfluxDB, Pi, TimescaleDB)
• Knowledge of microgrid economics, BESS dispatch, PV forecasting, and US wholesale market constructs
• Familiarity with IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 2030.7/2030.8 (microgrid controllers), and DNP3 / Modbus TCP / IEC 61850 data flows
• Data-center workload coordination (PUE, SLA, AI training schedules) and DCIM integration
• Exposure to 800 VDC AI-optimized power distribution architectures

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.