Real-Time Control Development Engineer

Delta Electronics Americas; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas is looking for an experienced professional to develop and validate real-time control applications focusing on grid-forming and protection systems. The ideal candidate should possess a BS/MS in Electrical/Power Engineering and have at least 5 years of relevant experience.

The role involves operating with IEC 61850 standards, collaborating on SCADA data interfaces, and executing HIL validation. Candidates should also demonstrate cybersecurity awareness and familiarity with hybrid microgrid architectures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in real-time microgrid, substation automation, or protection-and-control development.
• Hands-on experience with at least one commercial EMS platform.
• Familiarity with grid-forming inverter controls and hybrid microgrid architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate Real-time control applications for grid and protection coordination.
• Implement IEC 61850 GOOSE publish/subscribe maps.
• Design V/f and P/Q droop logic for load shedding and blackstart sequences.

Skills

Real-time control applications

IEC 61850

DNP3

Modbus TCP

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

BS/MS in Electrical / Power Engineering

Job description

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.

Role Summary

You will own the deterministic logic for GOOSE messaging, load shedding, protection interfacing, islanding, mode transitions, V/f dispatch, and blackstart sequences. You will co‑develop with partners during the partner phase and progressively insource Delta‑specific apps.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate Real‑time control applications (IEC 61131‑3 / Python automation) for islanding, grid‑forming, blackstart, and protection‑coordinated load shedding.
• Implement IEC 61850 GOOSE publish/subscribe maps; define the protection‑to‑control interface with relay engineers.
• Design V/f and P/Q droop logic, mode transitions (grid‑tied island blackstart), and resynchronization sequences with sub‑100 ms response.
• Co‑own the RT Unit Controller SCADA data interface; document tag lists, scan rates, and failover behavior.
• Run HIL validation on RTDS / OPAL‑RT — develop test cases, automated regression scripts, and certification evidence for IEEE 1547‑2018 and UL 1741‑SB.

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical / Power Engineering; 5+ years (Staff: 8+) in real‑time microgrid, substation automation, or protection‑and‑control development.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one commercial EMS platform.
• Strong IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SCL/SCD), DNP3, and Modbus TCP experience.
• Working knowledge of IEEE 1547‑2018, IEEE 2030.7/8, UL 1741‑SB, and NERC PRC standards.
• Grid‑forming inverter controls, IEEE 2800 / FERC Order 2023 (IBR) familiarity.
• Experience with BESS, PCS, and hybrid AC/DC microgrid architectures including SST‑based DC grids.
• Cybersecurity awareness for substation automation (IEC 62443, NERC CIP‑005/007).