Field Application Engineer - Microgrid - Energy

Delta Electronics Americas; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life at Delta

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking a Microgrid Application Engineer to develop and deploy microgrid and energy storage solutions, interfacing with customers, sales, and engineering teams. You will size systems, select equipment, and analyze DER architectures to meet performance, safety, and interconnection requirements.

The role combines power engineering with field support, taking projects from concept through commissioning and operation, while collaborating across controls, software, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in microgrids, energy storage, or DER.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support microgrid, BESS, and DER solutions for utility, commercial, industrial, and data center applications.
• Collaborate with sales on technical proposals, RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, and client reviews.
• Perform system sizing, equipment selection, and analysis for energy storage and microgrid systems.
• Design architectures involving BESS, PCS/inverters, microgrid controllers, EMS/SCADA, and interconnections.
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Act as technical advisor to customers, EPCs, and stakeholders throughout projects.
• Travel 30–40% for meetings, site visits, commissioning, and workshops.

Skills

Microgrid

BESS

DER

PCS

Controls

EMS/SCADA

Electrical Power

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

PLECS

DIgSILENT

Job description

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of innovative 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 innovative 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

The Microgrid Application Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, design, and deployment of microgrid and distributed energy solutions, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy integration, power conversion systems (PCS), and microgrid control platforms. This customer‑facing role serves as the technical bridge between customers, sales, engineering, and project teams to develop optimized solutions that meet technical, operational, and commercial requirements.

The ideal candidate combines strong power systems knowledge with application engineering and field support experience, helping drive projects from concept development through commissioning and operation.

• Develop and support customer‑specific microgrid, BESS, and DER solutions for utility, commercial, industrial, and data center applications.
• Collaborate with sales teams on technical proposals, RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, customer presentations, and solution reviews.
• Perform system sizing, equipment selection, and application analysis for energy storage, renewable generation, and microgrid systems.
• Design and evaluate system architectures involving BESS, PCS/inverters, microgrid controllers, EMS/SCADA systems, and utility interconnections.
• Support system integration, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Serve as a technical advisor to customers, EPCs, consultants, and utility stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure solutions comply with customer requirements, industry standards, and utility interconnection guidelines.
• Work closely with controls, software, systems, and product engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve solution offerings.

Key Competencies

• Strong customer‑facing and technical communication skills.
• Ability to translate customer needs into practical engineering solutions.
• Systems‑thinking approach to integrating generation, storage, controls, and utility interfaces.
• Structured problem‑solving and troubleshooting capability.
• Strong collaboration across sales, engineering, product management, and project teams.
• Ownership, accountability, and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.

Travel Requirement

30 - 40% travel for customer meetings, site visits, commissioning support, and technical workshops.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience in microgrids, energy storage, power systems, renewable energy, or distributed energy applications.
• Strong understanding of:
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
• Power Conversion Systems (PCS) and inverter technologies
• Microgrid architecture and operation
• Utility interconnection requirement
• Electrical power systems and protection fundamentals
• Experience with microgrid controllers, EMS/SCADA systems, or plant‑level controls is highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret single‑line diagrams, electrical schematics, and system architecture drawings.
• Familiarity with power system modeling and analysis tools such as ETAP, MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, PLECS, or DIgSILENT.
• Validate control performance through:
• Software‑in‑the‑Loop (SIL)
• Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL)
• Factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with grid‑forming and grid‑following inverter technologies.
• Knowledge of IEEE 1547, UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 855, NEC, and utility interconnection standards.
• Experience supporting utility‑scale, commercial & industrial, or data center microgrid projects.
• Prior experience in Application Engineering, Field Application Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Technical Sales.

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.