Microgrid Electrical Engineer

Energy Toolbase

Asheville (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

100% Company paid health, dental, and vision coverage

Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Company paid EAP

4 weeks’ vacation entitlement from day 1

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan

Vacation 4 weeks

Casual dress

Job summary

A growing energy solutions company based in Asheville is seeking a Microgrid Electrical Engineer to provide technical consulting, design and implement control protections, and support commissioning efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with 3+ years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive compensation, full-time employment, and comprehensive health benefits in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field is required.
3+ years of experience in electrical engineering focusing on power systems or microgrid applications.
Hands-on experience with control protections and relay systems is essential.
Hands‑on experience with control protections and relay systems is required.
Experience reviewing engineering plans and interconnection requirements.

Responsibilities

Act as a technical consultant to customers and internal teams.
Design and implement control protections for microgrid applications.
Support commissioning efforts with technical advice instead of execution.
Support commissioning with markup and technical feedback.
Help customers achieve reliable systems through consultative support.
Over time design and implement protections for microgrid apps.
Lead offerings including design, implementation, and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical theory

Control protections

Relay systems

Ladder logic programming

Analytical skills

Technical communication

Control protections

Relay systems

Ladder logic

PLC programming concepts

Relay hardware configuration

Engineering plan review

SCADA familiarity

Dealing with interconnection standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Relay protection / control systems coursework

Tools

SCADA systems

Industry-standard relay configuration tools

Relay configuration tools

Job description

Microgrid Electrical Engineer role at Energy Toolbase

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Initially in this role, we envision you will:

Act as a technical consultant to customers and internal teams, providing guidance on microgrid control protections and relay systems.
Review and comment on engineering plans, relay settings, and documentation, ensuring compliance with utility standards and best practices.
Offer direction and recommendations on programming, configuration, and control logic without performing hands‑on implementation.
Support commissioning efforts by providing markup, feedback, and technical advice rather than direct execution.
Serve as a trusted advisor, helping customers make informed decisions and ensuring system reliability through consultative support.

Eventually in this role, we see you doing:

Designing and implementing control protections and relay systems for microgrid applications.
Programming and configuring relay hardware and control devices directly.
Developing and troubleshooting ladder logic and other control schemes hands‑on.
Leading full‑service offerings, including design, implementation, and commissioning as part of our paid service portfolio.
Driving innovation and shaping our microgrid solutions as we expand into a more comprehensive service model.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong foundation in electrical theory, including voltage, frequency stability, and dynamic load behavior.
Expertise in blackstart procedures and the ability to model and analyze system performance during startup from an off state.
Understanding of ramp rate impacts on generators and loads, including implications for voltage and frequency control.
Electrical engineering principles for power systems and microgrids.
Control protections, relay systems, and utility interconnection standards.
Ladder logic and basic PLC programming concepts.
Programming and configuring relay hardware.
Reviewing engineering plans and relay files for compliance.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
Design and maintain microgrid control systems.
Work independently and manage multiple technical tasks.
Communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field (required).
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Renewable Energy (preferred but not mandatory).
Additional coursework or certifications in relay protection, control systems, or ladder logic programming is an asset.
3+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on power systems or microgrid applications.
Hands‑on experience with control protections and relay systems, including configuration and troubleshooting.
Proven ability to program and configure relay hardware and interpret ladder logic for control systems.
Experience reviewing engineering plans, relay files, and utility interconnection requirements.
Familiarity with SCADA systems, PLC programming, and industry‑standard relay configuration tools.
Exposure to renewable energy integration and distributed energy resources (preferred).

Compensation & Benefits