Real-Time Control Development Engineer in Mundelein

Energy Jobline ZR; Mundelein (IL); In loco; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Delta seeks an experienced engineer to own the real-time control logic for GOOSE messaging, islanding, and protection-interfaced control in microgrid projects. You will help design grid-forming strategies, V/f/P/Q droop logic, and fast mode transitions with sub-100 ms response.

You will validate via HIL tests on RTDS/OPAL-RT, develop regression scripts, and coordinate with relay engineers to ensure seamless EMS integration and compliant with IEEE 1547-2018 and UL 1741-SB.

Competenze

• BS/MS in Electrical / Power Engineering; 5+ years 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).

Mansioni

• Own deterministic logic for GOOSE messaging, load shedding, protection interfaces.
• Co-develop with partners during the partner phase and progressively insource Delta-specific apps.
• 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.

Conoscenze

Real-time control

IEC 61850 GOOSE

DNP3/Modbus TCP

Grid-forming controls

HIL testing

Formazione

BS/MS in Electrical / Power Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Who we are:

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).