BESS 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.

OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

• We are Leading

  Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

• We are Responsible

  Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

• We are Agile

  We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

• We are Fun

  We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

About the role

Location: Houston, TX or Alpharetta, GA or Arlington, VA (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office)

Fluence seeks a BESS Systems Engineer that owns the technical scope for assigned Fluence projects under the guidance of Senior Management. The role will serve as the technical point of contact to the Fluence project team, customers, regulatory and other officials, as well as key supply chain and service partners for the assigned project.

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. We take personal ownership in what we do, developing trust in our relationships with internal and external stakeholders. We firmly believe in having honest, forthcoming, and fair communications. In this role you will:

• Serve as the main point of contact for network and controls engineering through the project’s life-cycle.
• Be responsible for the specification, design, testing, and startup of Fluence OS (FOS) and Fluence network solutions for different projects. Examples include Energy Management Systems, Digital Control Systems for the industry including PLCs, HMIs, Data Collectors, and other typical components in ICS networks. Additional application specific training will be provided for commissioning support.
• Manage external engineering firms, subcontractors, and internal engineering disciplines (electrical, manufacturing, fire suppression, product) to meet on time, on budget, and with high-quality completion of project deliverables.
• The candidate will be responsible for ensuring deliverables meet contractual requirements, are constructible, and that country / regional impacts to design / cost are considered by engineering functions.
• Support in the management of internal and external design review meetings and verify compliance with the Fluence internal quality program certified to ISO 9001. Drive a culture of value engineering and encourage innovation and innovative approaches for best-in-class system design / constructability.
• Review all designs to ensure compliance with project requirements and contractual obligations.
• Support in the resolution of technical issues surrounding the project lifecycle.
• Manage the development, coordination, review and technical oversight of engineering and design of one to two contracted energy storage projects at various stages.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and certifications in the Energy Storage Industry and support project leadership in acquiring jurisdictional approvals.
• Knowledge and experience in Renewable Energy and the execution of Engineering Procurement Construction Processes.
• Support the development and management of internal process and tools utilized by the engineering team.
• Most task deployment and configuration task can be performed remotely, but the candidate must possess the ability to travel to job sites as needed to achieve project success.

What an ideal candidate brings to the Fluence

• Bachelors or Master’s degree or equivalent in engineering and a minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Able to provide practical remote technical support as needed to other team members.
• Proven success on challenging projects where you made key contributions while demonstrating ownership, creativity, and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability and interest in engineering design; ability to write specifications and work plans for others to implement.
• Passion for your work, and communication skills such that your passion motivates colleagues, clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Ability to work in a manner consistent with the Fluence values of Leadership, Agility, Responsiveness, and Fun.
• Deep knowledge and experience executing engineering for EPC-type power projects that are inclusive of SCADA, Communication and Controls Systems, PCS Controls, Battery Management Systems, and Low, Medium, and High Voltage Electrical Systems.
• Eager to be part of a fast-growing company and primed to be a leader in a rapidly energy sector.
• Strong ability to manage several projects with time-sensitive project deliverables simultaneously with minimal support from management, with the drive to deliver them on budget, and to the satisfaction of the customer.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestion clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences.
• Desire to learn new skills, business applications and equipment platforms.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering; other bachelor’s degrees in engineering may be considered.
• Experience creating system designs for simple and complex network infrastructure.
• Minimum five years’ experience as a systems engineer.
• Ethernet Networking (Switches, Routers, Firewalls, IP Addressing).
• Knowledge and experience with SCADA protocols such as: IEC60870-5-101/103/104, IEC 61850 MMS, DNP3 & Modbus.
• Working knowledge on PLC soft logic IEC 61131, SEL Relays & Meters, Siemens Relays & Meters & SCADA Gateways & Data Concentrators.

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.