Microgrid Application Engineer (Energy Infrastructure)

Position Overview

Location: Plano, Texas, United States

Target Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)

Bonus: Eligible

Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

The Microgrid Application Engineer is responsible for supporting 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 serves as the technical bridge between customers, sales, engineering, and project teams to develop optimized solutions that meet technical, operational, and commercial requirements.

The ideal candidate combines strong power systems knowledge with application engineering and field support experience, helping drive projects from concept development through commissioning and operation.

Key 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 activities.
• 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 closely with controls, software, systems, and product engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve solution offerings.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
  • Electrical power systems and protection fundamentals
• Experience with microgrid controllers, EMS/SCADA systems, or plant-level controls is highly desirable.
• 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.
• Validate control performance through:
  • Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
  • Factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT)
• 30-40% travel requirements for customer meetings, site visits, commissioning support and technical workshops.

Pay Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering or 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 & industrial, or data center microgrid projects.
• Prior experience in Application Engineering, Field Application Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Technical Sales.

Benefit at Delta Electronics Americas

Delta Electronics offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Employees can choose from multiple medical plan options, including employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts, along with dental and vision coverage. Delta also provides a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, life and disability insurance, and a range of voluntary benefits. Additional resources such as flexible spending accounts, mental health support, and an Employee Assistance Program are available to help employees and their families thrive both personally and professionally.

Life at Delta