EMS Architect: Grid & Microgrid Optimization Lead

Delta Corp; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas seeks a Staff EMS software engineer to architect and deploy the EMS platform for load dispatch and microgrid optimization. You will define data contracts, APIs, and support integration with cloud and on-site controls.

Bring in-depth EMS experience, strong Python/C#/Java skills, and knowledge of power systems economics to deliver scalable solutions across PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE, MISO, CAISO, and ERCOT environments.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical, Power Systems, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related field; 4+ years 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 / 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

Responsibilities

• Architect the Delta EMS platform: dispatch engine, SOC scheduler, ancillary services, market
• 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

Skills

EMS platform experience

Python

C#/.NET

Java

SQL

Time-series DBs

Azure DevOps

Grid economics

IEEE 1547

DNP3/ModbusTCP/IEC61850

DCIM integration

PUE/SLA coordination

Education

BS/MS in Electrical/Power Systems/CS/OR or related field

Tools

InfluxDB

TimescaleDB

PI

Azure DevOps

Job description

Delta Electronics Americas seeks a Staff EMS software engineer to architect and deploy the EMS platform for load dispatch and microgrid optimization. You will define data contracts, APIs, and support integration with cloud and on-site controls.

Bring in-depth EMS experience, strong Python/C#/Java skills, and knowledge of power systems economics to deliver scalable solutions across PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE, MISO, CAISO, and ERCOT environments.