Integration Engineer- Power Grid Solutions
Actalent · Durham, NC · 1 mo ago
Hybrid$60–$70/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Support the integration and validation of energy storage project-based software configurations against customer and project requirements.
- Assist in configuring and troubleshooting industrial communications for energy storage systems, including Modbus (TCP/RTU), DNP3, and related TCP/IP-based network infrastructure.
- Develop and execute structured test plans to verify system functionality, safety, and reliability.
- Validate integrated software features within automated test platforms and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
- Support project design engineering, system integration, execution, and commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams, mechanical drawings, and network diagrams to support system integration activities.
- Affirm field assets such as batteries, power converters, meters, and protective relays.
- Utilize electrical test equipment to support system verification, diagnostics, and troubleshooting efforts.
- Collaborate effectively within a fast-paced, cross-functional team to deliver high-quality solutions for energy storage applications.
- Assist software teams with integration-related development efforts, including configuration tooling, automation enhancements, and deployment support.
- Apply AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline integration processes, automate routine tasks, and improve overall system performance.
- Support field commissioning and testing activities as needed to ensure successful deployment and operation of energy storage systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Fundamental understanding of three-phase power system principles, including voltage and frequency behavior and grid stability concepts.
- Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking, including LAN/WAN configuration and cybersecurity best practices.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus (TCP/RTU) and DNP3.
- Ability to configure and troubleshoot industrial communications and related network infrastructure for energy storage systems.
- Ability to utilize AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline processes, automate tasks, and improve performance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think independently in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams, mechanical drawings, and network diagrams.
- Comfort using electrical test equipment for system verification and troubleshooting.
- Willingness to support field commissioning and testing activities as needed.
- Effective collaboration skills for working in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
- Experience or familiarity with Python for automation, scripting, or integration-related tooling.
- Exposure to energy storage systems, batteries, power converters, meters, and protective relays.
- Experience working with automated test platforms and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
- Understanding of configuration tooling and automation enhancements to support software deployment.
- Interest in applying AI-driven approaches to improve engineering workflows and system integration.
Skills
- Foundational understanding of three-phase power system principles, including voltage and frequency behavior and grid stability concepts.
- Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking, including LAN/WAN configuration and cybersecurity best practices.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus (TCP/RTU) and DNP3.
- Ability to configure and troubleshoot industrial communications and related network infrastructure for energy storage systems.
- Ability to utilize AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline processes, automate tasks, and improve performance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think independently in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams, mechanical drawings, and network diagrams.
- Comfort using electrical test equipment for system verification and troubleshooting.
- Willingness to support field commissioning and testing activities as needed.
- Effective collaboration skills for working in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.