Standards / Certification Engineer – SST Solutions, Morrisville/Raleigh, NC

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Maintain US compliance documentation including: Declarations of Conformity, technical construction files, certification records and labeling requirements
• Support internal audits and external regulatory reviews
• 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