Senior Electrical Engineer (m/w/d)

Job Description

• Lead Eelctrical Engineering scope within the projects independently, and drive project challenges to ground, by utilizing solid technical solutions.
• Responsible for the development of technical solutions and standards for project / customer specific features on electrical engineering topics
• Responsible for quality control of all deliverables within the scope of electrical engineering
• Executing tasks related to Fluence' safety KPIs.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge to prepare and supervise the development of key project deliverables, including (but not limited to) the following:
  • Specifications and Datasheets
  • Electrical Load List
  • One-line diagrams
  • Protection and Metering schemes
  • Equipment layouts
  • Conceptual studies and calculations
  • Relay Coordination
  • Calculations
• Function as electrical engineering project lead
• Become fully familiar with the project contract, scope of work, basis of design, specifications, schedule and all inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues.
• Report to and coordinate with electrical engineering lead, project engineering manager, project manager, and electrical department manager
• Assist and coordinate with electrical engineers and designers.
• Maintain close coordination with other discipline engineers and with the Client's engineer.
• Carefully evaluate, communicate, and manage change with full awareness of project impact.
• Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements and workhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements.
• Perform FEED verification and gap analysis reports at early stage of the project.
• Prepare, review, and (as a Lead Engineer) approve discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications, data sheets reports and procedures.
• Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity.
• Attend project kick off and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings and site surveys as required.
• Provide technical solutions and assist other discipline engineers and designers to take suitable technical decisions related to project technical challenges.
• Attend 3D model reviews, safety workshops, constructability review & Client meetings.
• Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them in proceeding with their deliverables.
• Assist in procurement engineering activities that includes preparing, reviewing, and (as Lead Engineer) approving requisitions, evaluating technical quotations and preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents.
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor technical submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary.
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single-discipline check/ inter-discipline check.
• Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary and manpower related.
• Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved.
• Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve Electrical system studies / calculations including ETAP/Power Factory/PSCAD.
• Participate in FAT & inspection and preparation & resolution of punch lists for major electrical equipment.
• Assist construction and commissioning engineers in solving site issues.
• Capture lessons learned and log them into Fluence Lessons Learned system.
• Assist and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for engineering and design deliverables including quality check list and audit readiness.
• Develop communication and presentation skills (e.g., present design solutions, and/or present knowledge sharing sessions to the team, value moments etc.).
• Travel throughout EMEA / internationally

Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience with design of power systems for utility installations, PV plants, Battery Storage Systems in the EMEA region
• Expert in the electrical system design, system studies, relay coordination, protection & control, grounding practice, HV and LV, design and study
• Expert in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) for high voltage systems, wind, solar, or conventional power generation
• Expert with applicable codes, standards and regulations used in EMEA Region
• Strong technical skills and experience in finding solution on complex technical issues.
• Expert in procurement engineering (RFI, TQ, technical bid evaluation)
• Solution-orientated mindset.
• Strong communication skills.
• Exceptional project coordination and execution skills
• In-depth technical knowledge of the detailed design engineering process.
• Fluency in English

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

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Infinite Impact

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All In

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