Microgrid Application Engineer (Energy Infrastructure)

Delta Electronics (Americas) Ltd. • Plano, TX

1d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Microgrid Application Engineer supports the development, design, and deployment of microgrid and distributed energy solutions, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy integration, power conversion systems (PCS), and microgrid control platforms. This customer-facing role connects customers, sales, engineering, and project teams to develop solutions that meet technical, operational, and commercial requirements. The role supports projects from concept development through commissioning and operation, combining power systems knowledge with application engineering and field support.

The position is based in Plano, Texas, and requires 30–40% travel for customer meetings, site visits, commissioning support, and technical workshops. The base salary range is $90,000–$120,000 per year, commensurate with experience, and the role is eligible for a bonus. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work permanently in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in microgrids, energy storage, power systems, renewable energy, or distributed energy applications.
• Strong understanding of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Distributed Energy Resources (DER), Power Conversion Systems (PCS) and inverter technologies, microgrid architecture and operation, utility interconnection requirements, and electrical power systems and protection fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and system architecture drawings.
• Familiarity with power system modeling and analysis tools such as ETAP, MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, PLECS, or DIgSILENT.
• Ability to travel 30–40% for customer meetings, site visits, commissioning support, and technical workshops.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with microgrid controllers, EMS/SCADA systems, or plant-level controls.
• Advanced degree (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with grid-forming and grid-following inverter technologies.
• Knowledge of IEEE 1547, UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 855, NEC, and utility interconnection standards.
• Experience supporting utility-scale, commercial and industrial, or data center microgrid projects.
• Prior experience in Application Engineering, Field Application Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Technical Sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support customer-specific microgrid, BESS, and DER solutions for utility, commercial, industrial, and data center applications.
• Collaborate with sales teams on technical proposals, RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, customer presentations, and solution reviews.
• Perform system sizing, equipment selection, and application analysis for energy storage, renewable generation, and microgrid systems.
• Design and evaluate system architectures involving BESS, PCS/inverters, microgrid controllers, EMS/SCADA systems, and utility interconnections.
• Support system integration, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Serve as a technical advisor to customers, EPCs, consultants, and utility stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure solutions comply with customer requirements, industry standards, and utility interconnection guidelines.
• Work with controls, software, systems, and product engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve solution offerings.
• Validate control performance through Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options, including employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Mental health support.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level