EMS Platform Architect for Smart Grids & Microgrids

Delta Corp; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking a senior EMS Platform Architect to lead the design of dispatch, scheduling, and ancillary services for grid-scale applications in North America. You will define data contracts, APIs, and participate in vendor shadow programs while advancing optimization models for energy arbitrage and demand-charge management.

The role requires hands-on EMS experience, strong coding in Python/C#/Java, and familiarity with IEEE standards, DCIM, and secure DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical, Power Systems, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related field.
• 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 market constructs.
• Familiarity with IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 2030.7/2030.8 (microgrid controllers), and DNP3 / ModbusTCP / IEC 61850 data flows.

Responsibilities

• Architect the EMS platform including dispatch engine, SOC scheduler, and ancillary services.
• Define EMS requirements, data contracts, and APIs between systems.
• Lead vendor shadow program and manage IP transfer and escrow clauses.
• Design optimization models (MILP / MPC) for energy arbitrage and grid-services participation.
• Collaborate with Cloud/DevOps to deploy EMS via Azure CI/CD with secure remote-ops and NERC CIP/IEC 62443 controls.
• Support the Detroit demo microgrid commissioning and post-deployment KPI tracking.

Skills

Python

C#/.NET

Java

SQL

Time-series data modeling

Education

BS/MS in Electrical, Power Systems, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related field

Tools

InfluxDB

TimescaleDB

Job description

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking a senior EMS Platform Architect to lead the design of dispatch, scheduling, and ancillary services for grid-scale applications in North America. You will define data contracts, APIs, and participate in vendor shadow programs while advancing optimization models for energy arbitrage and demand-charge management.

The role requires hands-on EMS experience, strong coding in Python/C#/Java, and familiarity with IEEE standards, DCIM, and secure DevOps practices.