Senior Electrical Design Engineer - BESS & Microgrid Systems

Delta Electronics Americas; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to lead the electrical design for BESS, microgrid and utility-scale projects from the Raleigh (Morrisville) or Detroit-area offices. You will develop single-line diagrams, coordinate with control teams, and support project execution through FAT/SAT and commissioning.

Responsibilities include sizing MV up to 35 kV and LV equipment, performing grounding, protection, and harmonic analyses, and preparing specifications

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering; MS a plus.
• 5+ years electrical design in BESS/microgrid/utility PV/industrial power/substation; 8+ for senior.
• Knowledge of NEC/NFPA 855, IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 519, and IEEE C37 series.
• Hands-on load-flow, short-circuit, arc-flash with ETAP/SKM/EasyPower/Auto Electric.
• Ability to read/produce single-line diagrams and schematics; AutoCAD Electrical.
• On-site work at Raleigh (Morrisville) or Detroit-area; 15–25% travel.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop L1/L2 diagrams and studies for BESS + PV + genset microgrids 500 kW–200 MW.
• Size and specify MV up to 35 kV and LV equipment.
• Perform grounding, cable sizing, voltage-drop, and harmonic analyses; stamp packages where required.
• Prepare equipment specifications, tech bid evaluations, and RFQ packages for utility-grade BOS.
• Serve as electrical engineer of record across RFQ to commissioning; coordinate with utility interconnection engineers.
• Own AHJ / submittal packages (NEC, NFPA 855 for BESS, NFPA 70E); coordinate stamped drawings with PE.
• Track electrical scope on cost, schedule, quality; resolve RFIs, change orders, punch lists.

Skills

Power systems design

Protection coordination

On-site collaboration

Reading single-line diagrams

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems concentration preferred)

Tools

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

Auto Electric

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to lead the electrical design for BESS, microgrid and utility-scale projects from the Raleigh (Morrisville) or Detroit-area offices. You will develop single-line diagrams, coordinate with control teams, and support project execution through FAT/SAT and commissioning.

Responsibilities include sizing MV up to 35 kV and LV equipment, performing grounding, protection, and harmonic analyses, and preparing specifications