Microgrid Control Systems Design Engineer in Mundelein
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Mundelein, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Engineering design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Controls, or related field
- 3–8+ years of experience in microgrid controls, EMS/supervisory control, real-time control, and/or protection-coordinated control design
- Strong understanding of inverter-based resources, microgrid operating modes, and dynamic control concepts (frequency/voltage/power coordination)
- Working knowledge of protection concepts, protection philosophy, and protection–control coordination in microgrids and utility interconnections
- Experience defining command arbitration/authority models across EMS, real-time control, SCADA/HMI, unit controllers, and protection relays
- Experience supporting SIL/HIL validation, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and cross-functional integration activities
- Excellent documentation, analytical problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills
- Hands-on experience designing or deploying EMS optimization (economic dispatch, reserves, resilience, emissions, degradation-aware operation)
- Experience with RTDS or comparable real-time simulation/HIL environments for microgrid validation
- Experience with utility interconnection processes, IEEE 1547 compliance workflows, and site-specific protection requirements
- Experience with data-center/hyperscale microgrids and fast load-step handling
- Scripting/automation skills (Python/MATLAB) for analysis, testing, and report
Full description
Job Description
Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart 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 smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate 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.
Role Summary
Responsible for the end-to-end design of supervisory (EMS), real-time control, and protection-coordinated control strategies for utility-grade and hyperscale microgrids. This role translates business, reliability, resilience, and compliance objectives into deployable control functions, while ensuring stable dynamic performance, clear command authority boundaries, and safe operation aligned with the site protection philosophy across grid-connected and islanded modes.
Primary Outcomes
- Stable grid-connected, islanded, transition, resynchronization, and black-start operation with protection-aware control limits
- Clear authority/arbitration model across EMS, real-time controller, SCADA/operator commands, unit controllers, and protection relays
- Demonstrable compliance with IEEE 1547, utility interconnection requirements, and site-specific operating/protection philosophy
- Traceable validation evidence via SIL/HIL (e.g., RTDS), FAT/SAT, commissioning, and utility/customer witness testing
Key Responsibilities
EMS Optimization & Supervisory Control Design
- Design EMS optimization algorithms (economic dispatch, reserve management, resilience planning, emissions objectives, and degradation-aware operation)