Microgrid Systems Engineer

1 week ago

Durham, North Carolina, United States PowerSecure International Full time
Job Summary:

The Microgrid Systems Engineer will provide engineering services for the design and implementation of Microgrid Applications with a focus on Hybrid/Solar/Renewable Energy Applications. This role will involve providing professional Control System engineering services associated with the design of low and medium voltage distributed energy resources (DERs).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Confirm and review construction drawings and bring concerns to the EPC and/or Operations team in a timely manner to mitigate potential delays.
  • Coordinate and communicate with other engineering groups, sales, marketing, and operations.
  • Be an active participant in project meetings, including handoff, release review, and design meetings as required with stakeholders.
  • Review product Bill of Materials (BoM) to ensure necessary components are present to complete the required scope of work.
  • Ensure schedules and milestone dates are achieved in the ERP system and provide feedback to the Engineering Manager if issues arise.
  • Write and deploy complex power and control schemes, including load shedding/peak shaving schemes utilizing multiple DERs, Microgrid operations, breaker control schemes.
  • Review electrical diagrams and schematics for LV, MV, and DC applications.
  • Ensure projects have proper controls, metering, and monitoring, including power meters, automation equipment (PLC), protective relays, load sharing, synchronization, etc.
  • Create programming files for control devices associated with a project using previously created programming templates.
  • Coordinate with QA for simulation of control systems.
  • Work with test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
  • Provide technical support as needed during working and non-working hours.
  • Troubleshoot site issues alongside the commissioning team as they arise.
  • Communicate clearly to the Engineering Manager when issues or ideas arise for continuous improvement.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a power distribution engineering environment.
  • Advanced understanding of power generation and distribution.
  • Advanced understanding of solar/renewable energy equipment/system deployment, integration, and troubleshooting.
  • Basic Field Networking experience with Modbus and/or DNP3.
  • Prior experience designing/implementing Microgrid or distributed energy resource applications is highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of digital multifunction relays for Genset protection and electric utility requirements: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and Beckwith.
  • Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers with one or more of the following manufacturers: Emerson/GE, Siemens, and/or Allen Bradley.
  • Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with a desire for continuous improvement.
  • Proficient with ladder logic programming.
  • An understanding of the NEC.
  • Proficient with MS Office applications.
  • Experience with 2-D CAD software.
  • Proficient with industrial automation software packages.
  • Experience with TIA Portal or Proficy Machine Edition a plus.
  • Ability to interact with peers and management in a positive manner.
  • Knowledge of structured programming communications and various protocols.
  • Proficient acting as a system integrator and understanding high-level operation.
About Us:

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.

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