Control Testing Engineer - Morrisville/Raleigh, NC

Delta Electronics

$95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Electrical, Power, or Control Systems Engineering
  • 4+ years experience in controls testing, HIL, or commissioning (7+ for Senior role)
  • Hands-on experience with RTDS/OPAL-RT for model build and I/O mapping
  • Strong skills in Python scripting; familiar with pytest or similar automation frameworks
  • Knowledge of Modbus TCP, IEC 61850, and DNP3 protocols in testing context
  • Familiar with UL 1741-SB and FAT/SAT processes for energy systems

Responsibilities

  • Design and operate HIL test benches using RTDS
  • Define comprehensive test plans for various operational scenarios
  • Build and automate regression testing pipelines integrated with Azure DevOps
  • Run integration tests to validate system behavior across different layers
  • Generate certification evidence and detailed test reports for compliance
  • Support field issues by incorporating them into regression testing

Benefits

  • Innovative work environment with opportunities for growth
  • Engagement in cutting-edge projects in energy solutions
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of specialists
  • Opportunity to work on impactful utility-scale energy systems
Full Job Description
Role Summary

You will own the test strategy for the full microgrid control stack - from PCS/BESS firmware and Unit Controller through RT, SCADA, and EMS. You will build and run HIL test benches on RTDS automate regression, and produce the evidence needed for UL 1741-SB, IEEE [redacted], and customer/utility acceptance.

Key Responsibilities
• Design and operate HIL test benches using RTDS - model power systems, PCS/BESS, and grid scenarios
• Define test plans for islanding, blackstart, ride-through (LVRT/HVRT/FRT), protection coordination, mode transitions, and EMS dispatch
• Build automated regression: Python / TestStand / pytest pipelines integrated with Azure DevOps CI/CD; publish coverage and pass/fail dashboards
• Run integration tests across different layers validate timing, data contracts, alarm propagation, and failover behavior
• Generate certification evidence and test reports for IEEE [redacted], UL 1741-SB, and customer specific factory and site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT)
• Support commissioning and field issues into regression cases

Minimum Qualifications
• BS/MS in Electrical / Power / Control Systems Engineering; 4+ years (Senior: 7+) in controls testing, HIL, or commissioning
• Hands-on with RTDS and/or OPAL-RT, including model build, I/O mapping, and amplifier interfaces (PHIL is a plus)
• Strong Python scripting; experience with one automation framework (pytest, robot, TestStand, LabVIEW)
• Working knowledge of Modbus TCP, IEC 61850 (GOOSE/MMS), DNP3 - and how to inject/simulate them in test
• Familiarity with UL 1741-SB, IEEE [redacted], and FAT/SAT processes for energy storage and microgrids

Preferred Qualifications
• Cybersecurity test exposure (fuzzing protocols, IEC 62443 verification)
• Field commissioning experience on BESS / microgrid / utility-scale projects

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