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OATI Microgrid Controls Engineer in Bloomington, Minnesota
Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI), an innovative Minnesota-based technology company, is seeking a Microgrid Controls Engineer to work in the design, programming, and deployment/testing of microgrid systems. OATI s Microgrid group is growing fast, and looking to add additional qualified staff to the team. Microgrids are an exciting part of the new smart grid. They are electrical systems with the ability to generate their own power, disconnect and reconnect with the grid, and perform services to aid the greater power grid when they are grid-tied. These systems provide benefits such as greener power supply, resilient power through catastrophic events, and financial benefits to the system owners. This position will involve the following tasks/responsibilities: Working with OATI software teams to develop, deploy, and test microgrid control platforms. Configuring and testing OATI s software-based microgrid control platform. Programming SEL RTACs (Real-Time Automation Controllers) to perform ancillary functions, along-side OATI s software based microgrid control platform. Supporting customers in troubleshooting SEL relays, meters, recloser controllers, etc. Designing control networks and infrastructure to perform communications at microgrid sites. Field implementation, commissioning and troubleshooting of new microgrid sites.