Senior Power Systems Engineer

Job Description

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Job Responsibilities

Perform electrical design and development for Fluence's grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) products. This role focuses on independently owning electrical subsystem design while collaborating across engineering disciplines to develop safe, flexible, maintainable, and cost-competitive products.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and own electrical designs for assigned subsystems within multi-MW energy storage products, including battery systems, power conversion systems, medium-voltage transformers, controls hardware, communication systems, auxiliary power, and safety equipment.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including design specifications, datasheets, interface documents, configuration limitations, and product performance metrics.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, verification, testing, manufacturing, and product management teams to achieve program objectives.
• Support system integration activities by ensuring assigned subsystem designs are compatible with overall product architecture and meet functional requirements.
• Understand interactions between major BESS components and evaluate the impact of engineering changes on system performance, safety, reliability, and cost.
• Support development of installation manuals, operation manuals, maintenance documentation, and site design guides.
• Perform and review electrical studies including:
  • Short circuit analysis
  • Protection sizing
  • Protection coordination
  • Arc flash analysis
  • Auxiliary load estimation
• Evaluate applicable electrical standards, product safety requirements, and local codes to support compliance and certification activities.
• Work with electrical component suppliers to evaluate components, review technical data, and support component selection activities.
• Incorporate lessons learned and feedback from regional engineering, commissioning, manufacturing, and service teams into product improvements.
• Support product releases by preparing engineering documentation through Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and coordinating with CAD drafting teams.
• Support prototype builds, hardware validation, test planning, execution, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, component owners, program managers, and verification teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Independently execute engineering tasks for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and support technical planning for assigned work packages.
• Participate in root cause analysis, corrective actions, DFMEA activities, and continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Protect intellectual property and follow engineering processes, quality standards, and export-controlled technology requirements.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering (Full Time) or equivalent.
• 4-7 years of proven experience in Electrical Power Systems Design in Renewables (Solar, Wind, Hydro, BESS), Power Generation, or related industries.
• Experience in New Product Development process and Systems Engineering, preferably in the Battery Energy Storage industry, is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) design, including component selection such as breakers, fuses and relays for DC and AC circuits, understanding of system architecture, site layout, functional safety analyses, auxiliary load estimation and battery sizing/configuration management.
• Experience in the selection of electrical components and associated interfaces including Batteries, Inverters, Inverter-duty Transformers, BMS, EMS, Low Voltage AC/DC switchgear and cabling systems, ensuring compliance with IEC, NEC and IEEE design standards.
• Working knowledge of industry standards such as NFPA 70, IEC 60364, UL 9540, and IEC 62933.
• Should have experience preparing Power Flow Arrangements, Single Line Diagrams (SLD), and Control Schematics.
• Able to perform electrical studies as part of system design, including short circuit analysis, protection sizing, protection coordination, harmonic analysis, and arc flash analysis. Experience in MATLAB Simulink or EMTP-RV is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of industrial control philosophies and communication protocols.
• Familiar with DFMEA process and RCA techniques.
• Experience in tools like JAMA, Jira, and TestRail is preferred.
• Possessing strong problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities for collaborative engagement with cross-functional teams and clients, and the capacity to work with global teams across diverse backgrounds and time zones.

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.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.