Senior AC/DC Microgrid Protection Engineer

Delta Electronics Americas; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking an AC/DC Microgrid Protection Engineer responsible for designing, coordinating, and validating protection systems for AC and DC microgrid architectures. The role includes ensuring safety and stability across grid-connected and islanded modes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, 5–10+ years of relevant experience, and knowledge of relay protection principles. You will collaborate with various teams and may travel up to 15% of the time.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in power system protection or microgrid engineering.
• Strong knowledge of relay protection principles and coordination.
• Experience with EMT simulation tools (PSCAD, RTDS, or OPAL-RT preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate protection schemes for AC and DC microgrids.
• Define protection philosophy including selectivity, sensitivity, and coordination.
• Design fault detection logic for low-current, high-impedance, and converter-dominated systems.

Skills

Power system protection

Microgrid engineering

Relay protection principles

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

EMTP

OMICRON

Job description

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking an AC/DC Microgrid Protection Engineer responsible for designing, coordinating, and validating protection systems for AC and DC microgrid architectures. The role includes ensuring safety and stability across grid-connected and islanded modes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, 5–10+ years of relevant experience, and knowledge of relay protection principles. You will collaborate with various teams and may travel up to 15% of the time.