EMS Architect / Engineer - Morrisville/Raleigh, NC

Delta-Electronics-; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas seeks a Senior EMS Platform Architect to design and deploy an advanced energy management system for dispatch, market interfaces, and data contracts. You will drive optimization models for energy arbitrage and grid services, working with cloud and DevOps teams to ensure secure, scalable EMS delivery.

The role requires strong programming skills in Python and .NET/Java, plus experience with time-series databases and commercial EMS platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical engineering, power systems, CS, or OR.
• 4+ years in EMS, optimization, or grid software.
• Hands-on experience with at least one commercial EMS platform.

Responsibilities

• Architect the Delta EMS platform, including dispatch and market interfaces.
• Define EMS requirements, data contracts, and APIs for workload-aware dispatch.
• Lead vendor shadow program and manage IP transfer and escrow clauses.
• Design optimization models (MILP/MPC) for energy arbitrage and grid services.
• Collaborate with Cloud/DevOps to deploy EMS with Azure DevOps CI/CD and security controls.
• Support demonstration microgrid deployments and KPI tracking post-deployment.

Skills

EMS platform experience

Python

C#

Java

SQL

Time-series databases

Education

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

Tools

InfluxDB

TimescaleDB

Job description

Who We Are

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 logicfor 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, andgrid-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, OTAupdates, and NERC CIP / IEC 62443 controls
• • Support the Detroit demo microgrid commissioning and the first C&I commercial deployment; ownfield 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 marketconstructs
• • Familiarity with IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 2030.7/2030.8 (microgrid controllers), and DNP3 / ModbusTCP / 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.