Microgrid System Studies & Validation Engineer

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 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.

Role Summary
Responsible for end-to-end power system studies, protection engineering, grid code compliance, quantitative reliability (RAM) modeling, and closed-loop validation for utility-grade and hyperscale microgrid projects. This role ensures microgrid solutions are safe, selective, stable, compliant, and demonstrably robust prior to field deployment by combining RMS/EMT studies, protection coordination, availability analysis, and SIL/HIL validation across grid-connected and islanded operating modes.
Core Scope
RMS and EMT power system studies for microgrids and inverter-dominated systems
Utility interconnection / grid code compliance assessment and formal reporting
Protection modeling, short-circuit analysis, and coordination for grid-connected and islanded operation
Quantitative Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) modeling to support architecture trade-offs and contractual SLAs
System-level validation using SIL/HIL (e.g., RTDS) including abnormal event and fault response verification

Key Responsibilities
Power System Studies & Grid Code Compliance
Perform RMS and EMT-level studies using PSCAD, PSS®E, and/or DIgSILENT PowerFactory (load flow, short-circuit, transient stability, frequency response, voltage performance)
Evaluate inverter-dominated dynamics including weak-grid operation, SCR sensitivity, control interactions, and fault recovery behavior
Assess islanding, black-start, resynchronization, and large load-step response for microgrid operational readiness
Develop/validate detailed models for PCS, BESS, plant controllers, and microgrid controls; manage model assumptions and versioning
Ensure compliance with IEEE 1547 and utility/region-specific interconnection requirements; respond to technical clarifications from utilities and EPCs
Prepare formal study packages and compliance reports; present results and mitigations to customers, utilities, and internal design reviews

Protection Engineering & Fault Studies
Perform symmetrical and asymmetrical fault studies for grid-connected and islanded conditions
Execute protection coordination studies and validate relay settings, zones, and clearing times (e.g., ETAP, CYME, MATLAB)
Assess inverter fault current contribution, relay sensitivity, and protection performance in inverter-based resource environments
Support adaptive and inverter-based protection scheme evaluations; ensure protection–control coordination with control/firmware teams
Document coordination curves, assumptions, study conclusions, and recommended mitigation measures
Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and utility witness testing for protection and interconnection performance

Reliability (RAM) Modeling & Architecture Trade-offs
Develop quantitative reliability/availability models for BESS, PCS, controls, and balance-of-plant using ReliaSoft or equivalent RAM tools
Analyze failure modes, redundancy schemes, repair/recovery strategies, and single-point-of-failure risks
Run Monte Carlo simulations and sensitivity analyses to quantify availability drivers and optimize redundancy vs. cost
Provide quantitative inputs for architecture decisions and support contractual availability/performance guarantees
Document modeling assumptions, data sources, results, and actionable recommendations for design and operations

System Validation (SIL/HIL) & Pre-Deployment Verification
Develop SIL and HIL test environments integrating EMS, real-time control, and unit controllers
Execute closed-loop validation using RTDS (or equivalent) with physical control hardware and representative plant models
Validate grid-connected, islanded, transition, black-start, and fault response behavior against requirements and acceptance criteria
Simulate communication failures, asset outages, and abnormal grid events to verify resilience and safe fallback behavior
Support troubleshooting, tuning, and performance optimization in collaboration with control, firmware, and commissioning teams
Create and maintain test procedures, test reports, defect tracking, and corrective action closure evidence

Typical Deliverables
RMS/EMT study reports: load flow, short-circuit, transient stability, frequency/voltage performance, islanding/black-start analyses
Grid code / interconnection compliance packages and utility response documentation
Protection coordination files: one-lines, settings, coordination curves, protection narratives, and witness-test evidence
RAM model files, assumptions, sensitivity results, and SLA/availability justification
SIL/HIL test plans, test cases, scripts/configurations, execution reports, and traceable verification evidence

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Systems Engineering, or related field
3–7+ years of experience in power system studies, protection engineering, validation, and/or reliability modeling (level commensurate with experience)
Hands-on experience with at least two of: PSCAD, PSS®E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory (RMS/EMT modeling and study execution)
Experience with protection study tools such as ETAP and/or CYME; understanding of protection coordination methods
Familiarity with inverter-based resources, microgrid control interactions, and utility interconnection requirements
Experience with HIL/real-time simulation (e.g., RTDS) or equivalent closed-loop validation methods
Strong analytical, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ReliaSoft (or equivalent) for RAM modeling and Monte Carlo availability analysis
Exposure to utility/hyperscale microgrid projects, including black-start, resynchronization, and islanded operation
Experience supporting FAT/SAT/commissioning and utility witness tests
Knowledge of IEEE 1547 and common utility grid-code frameworks; ability to translate requirements into study/test acceptance criteria
Scripting/automation skills (e.g., Python/MATLAB) for study post-processing and test/report automation

Additional Requirements
Professional working proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus
Ability to travel up to ~15%, including international travel as needed
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present technical findings to utilities and customers
Ability to work with cross-functional and cross-region teams
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