Microgrid Medium Voltage Power Engineer

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of innovative energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage, and display, to nurture the development of innovative manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers, and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across five continents. Delta has 158 sales offices, 72 R&D centers, and 48 manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies, and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices for 11 consecutive years. In 2021, Delta was also recognized by CDP with leadership-level ratings for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain.

Key Responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are looking for a technically proficient and detail-oriented Medium Voltage Power Engineer to support the pre-sales process for utility-scale Microgrids with natural gas generators, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Photovoltaic (PV) solutions. This role focuses on developing equipment specifications from medium voltage lines to distributed energy systems and involves defining transformers, switch gear, protection devices, and cables.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales teams and system engineers to understand customer needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Support technical proposals for microgrid solutions, including BESS, PV, and generators, including system architecture, product selection, and performance modeling.
• Specify and detail the MV equipment, including transformers, switchgear, and protection systems.
• Interact with key suppliers and partners to develop customized skidded solutions for medium-voltage equipment.
• Evaluate grid interconnection requirements and ensure compliance with utility standards (IEEE 1547, UL 1741, etc.).
• Create preliminary single-line diagrams (SLDs), layout drawings, and system configurations for utility-scale projects.
• Prepare load calculations and perform protection coordination, equipment selection, and sizing for medium voltage electrical systems .
• Work with R&D teams in Asia to ensure alignment between proposed solutions and product capabilities.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of microgrid systems on-site or remotely.
• Support responses to RFPs/RFQs with accurate and compelling technical documentation. Ensure designs meet customer specifications, site constraints, and applicable standards.
• Participate in customer meetings and presentations to explain system capabilities and value propositions.
• Provide market feedback to product teams regarding trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning.
• Support modeling of grid impact and system behavior under various operating conditions.
• Analyze system performance and degradation based on customer application.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in utility-scale medium voltage equipment (12kV to 69kV).
• Ability to travel up to 20%
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and experience in customer-facing technical roles.
• Familiarity with UL9540, UL1741, IEEE 1547, IEEE C57, IEEE C37, NFPA 855, NFPA70, NEC and other relevant standards.
• Experience with hybrid systems (PV BESS Genset) and microgrid configurations.
• Experience in AutoCAD, ETAP, PSS/E, or equivalent design tools.
• Knowledge of PQM and relays and understanding of Modbus, Modbus/TCP, DNP3, IEC61850 and other related control and communications protocols.
• Experience with electrical studies and modeling software (ETAP, SKM).
  
  

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Delta Electronics Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Delta Electronics America is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.