About the role:We are building the next generation of solid-state, grid-interactive power blocks that enable high-density, flexible power delivery for datacenters, renewable energy systems, and advanced microgrids. The Standards / Certification Engineer is responsible for ensuring that Solid-State Transformer (SST) and microgrid solutions comply with applicable U.S standards, certifications, codes, and regulatory requirements.
This role serves as a technical authority on grid interconnection, power electronics compliance, and certification strategies, working closely with R&D, product management, quality, and external certification bodies to ensure successful product development and market entry.
The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of power conversion systems, grid-interactive equipment, and evolving microgrid standards, with hands-on experience navigating certification processes across multiple geographies.
Key Responsibilities- US Standards & Regulatory Leadership
- Interpret and apply US-specific standards and grid codes applicable to SSTs, converters, and microgrid systems
- Act as the internal expert on UL, IEEE, ANSI, and NEC requirements related to grid-interactive power electronics
- Monitor changes in US regulations, utility interconnection rules, and standards updates, and assess their impact on product roadmaps
- Certification & Compliance Execution
- Develop and own US certification strategies for SST and microgrid products
- Lead product certifications with UL, CSA (US), Intertek, and other NRTLs.
- Define and review certification test plans (safety, grid compliance, EMC, environmental)
- Support laboratory testing, troubleshoot test failures, and drive corrective actions
- Review and approve certification reports and compliance documentation
- Grid Interconnection & Utility Requirements
- Ensure compliance with IEEE 1547 / 1547.1 for grid interconnection, including grid-support functions
- Support utility acceptance processes and respond to utility technical questionnaires
- Interface with utilities, EPCs, and customers on compliance and interconnection questions
- Design & Engineering Collaboration
- Provide standards-driven design guidance to power electronics, control, and system engineers early in the development cycle
- Translate regulatory requirements into actionable design inputs and verification plans
- Support risk assessments for new architectures, voltage classes, and deployment models
- Documentation & Audits
- Maintain US compliance documentation including:
- Declarations of Conformity
- Technical construction files
- Certification records and labeling requirements
- Support internal audits and external regulatory reviews
- Industry & Standards Participation
- Represent the company in IEEE, UL, and industry working groups related to microgrids, SSTs, and advanced distribution systems
- Track emerging standards impacting medium-voltage power electronics and grid modernization
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Controls, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in power electronics engineering, power system design, controls integration, industrial automation, or hardware / controls product management
- Strong knowledge of US standards, including but not limited to:
- IEEE 1547
- UL 1741 (including SB)
- IEEE 1662 / IEEE 1676
- UL 508C
- NEC (NFPA 70) requirements impacting power equipment
- Experience translating complex engineering requirements into clear, structured product specifications
- Familiarity with DER integration and industrial or grid communication protocols
- Ability to interpret technical standards and communicate requirements clearly to engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems
- Direct experience with:
- Microgrid systems (grid-following, grid-forming, islanded operation)
- Medium-voltage power electronics or SST architectures
- Experience supporting utility-scale or commercial/industrial microgrids in the US
- Familiarity with FERC, state-level interconnection frameworks, and utility rulebooks
- Knowledge of:
- EMC compliance (FCC Part 15, IEC 61000 as adopted in US certifications)
- Functional safety concepts (IEC 61508 or related)
- Cybersecurity considerations for grid-connected equipment (e.g., NERC, utility requirements)
- Active participation in IEEE, UL STPs, or industry consortiums
- Experience supporting products from prototype through commercial release
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