Electrical Engineer - Plymouth, MI

Delta Electronics

$95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred
  • 5+ years of electrical design experience (8+ for senior role)
  • Proficient in single-line diagrams and control schematics
  • Willingness to work on-site and travel 15-25%
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • Familiarity with NEC and IEEE standards

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a global team to design and operate Delta's Plymouth Microgrid
  • Program and troubleshoot systems using Schweitzer and Schneider technology
  • Plan and document tests to enhance microgrid market readiness
  • Record system issues and their resolutions
  • Develop and validate models to improve microgrid capabilities
  • Coordinate with controls team on various mappings and settings
  • Support commissioning and operational phases for microgrid functionalities

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative international team environment
  • Engagement in cutting-edge sustainability projects
  • Flexibility in working locations and travel opportunities
  • Health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Join Delta's fast-growing Automotive Business Group, where we're redefining the future of mobility. From EV powertrain systems to advanced onboard chargers and thermal solutions, we're enabling cleaner, smarter, and more efficient transportation. Be part of a team that's accelerating the shift to electrification and sustainable mobility worldwide. Key Responsibilities • Work with a global team to design, commission and run Delta's Plymouth Microgrid • Program and diagnose the system using Schweitzer and Schneider Meters and Systems • Plan, Run and Document Tests using the microgrid to enhance Delta's ability to bring Microgrids to market • Document issues of the systems, along with their solution, • Develop and validate models of the system to improve Delta's capability • Partner with the controls team on IEC 61850 GOOSE / MMS mapping, SCADA point lists, RTAC I/O schedules, and PCC metering • Support commissioning grid-forming and grid-following modes, black-start sequencing, seamless islanding, and PCC resynchronization • Coordinate with utility interconnection engineers through application, study, and witness-testing milestones • Author equipment specifications, technical bid evaluations, and RFQ packages for utility-grade balance-of-plant • Develop single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, protection one-lines, and load flow / short-circuit / arc-flash studies for BESS + PV + genset microgrids • Develop protection schemes (50/51, 27/59, 81/ROCOF, 25, 32, 87) and coordinate settings with meters; validate anti-islanding and ride-through per IEEE [redacted] / UL 1741-SB / IEEE 2800 as applicable Minimum Qualifications • B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems concentration preferred); M.S. a plus • 5+ years of electrical design experience in one or more of: BESS, microgrid, utility-scale PV, industrial power, or substation engineering. Senior candidates: 8+ years • Comfort reading and producing single-line diagrams, control schematics, and cable schedules • Ability to work on-site Detroit-area office and travel to project sites 15-25% of the time • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Preferred Qualifications • Professional Engineer (PE) license in NC, MI, or ability to obtain reciprocity within 12 months • Direct commissioning experience with grid-forming inverters, battery energy storage systems, or hybrid PV+BESS plants • Working knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 855 for energy storage, IEEE [redacted], IEEE 519, and IEEE C37 protection series • Familiarity with IEC 61850 (GOOSE / MMS / SV), SEL RTAC platforms, DNP3, and Modbus TCP • Experience interfacing with utility interconnection processes under FERC 2222, IEEE 1547.1 conformance, or ISO/RTO market participation rules • Hands-on experience with ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, or Auto Electric for load-flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, and protection coordination Benefit at Delta Electronics Americas Life at Delta

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