Grid Code Compliance Engineer (m/f/d)

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

About Fluence: Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in over 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Fluence is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.

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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.

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.

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

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

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. 

Fluence, the global market leading energy storage technology company, is looking for a Grid Code Compliance Engineer in EMEA region. This position is within the Global Product and Technology team with focus on Grid Code Compliance aspects of Fluence Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), particularly the major components of the inverters and the Fluence plant control system.

The Grid Code Compliance Engineer role will be reporting into Grid Integration team and responsibilities will include:

•Analyse and evaluate Grid Code requirements Europe wide and determine minimum performance thresholds of the BESS

•Support in developing designs to meet applicable local codes and standards

•Develop internal product specifications for Grid Code compliance

•Capture customer technical and application requirements to shape product roadmaps in the EMEA region

•Carry out steady state simulations of BESS designs to confirm BESS design meets grid code requirements

•Work with Sales and Marketing teams to negotiate the technical aspects of contract negotiations and emerging market needs

•Support the Grid Code compliance and Grid connection within Sales and Project phase

•Conduct feasibility and locational studies utilising dynamic and grid models to identify and evaluate opportunities.

•Help shape future grid controls through model-based development of Fluence’s power plant controller and demonstrate functional & dynamic performance to meet plant-level requirements

•Support modelling requirements and activities in the EMEA region

Skills & Qualifications

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.

•Master's Degree in electrical engineering with focus on power systems or renewable energy systems

•Experience in review of grid connection compliance design

•At least four year's professional work experience in the power industry is preferred

•Ability to manage consultants and designers in sales and design phases across multiple projects

•Proficient in any of the power system analysis and control simulation tools (e.g., PSS®E, PowerFactory, PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB® Simulink®, PSLF) 

•Knowledge of local standards and regulations, and grid codes such as European grid codes (ENTSO-E), Germany (VDE), NGESO (UK) etc.

•Grid connection experience, such as Grid Code Compliance studies at power plant level in Europe

•Experience & ability to work in a high pressure environment

Here at Fluence, we strive to continuously improve, be intellectually curious and be adaptive to our customers and employee’s needs. Collaboration is key, both in our partnerships with our customers, and with each other. Fluence prioritizes the most critical efforts that allow for the greatest impact. 

•Fluency in English - excellent verbal and writing skills; international work experience is a plus

•Ability to work collaboratively in remote teams, teamwork

•Familiarity with Agile methods

•Innovative and creative problem-solving skills

•Excellent communication and presentation skills

•Self-motivated and willing to take initiative, customer orientation