Lead Grid Connection Engineer

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.

 

Fluence Office: AU-Melbourne

 

Reports to: APAC Grid Director as part of the APAC

Delivery group will be involved from pre-sales/pre-NTP activity to commissioning/R2 testing and is critical for project delivery.

About us: Fluence is a global leader in energy storage solutions, revolutionizing the way we integrate renewable energy into electricity systems. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Grid Connections Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

•        Conduct thorough assessments of BESS solutions to ensure compliance with NER generator performance standards for grid connections.

•        Oversee grid modelling studies conducted by third parties for BESS system grid connections, providing troubleshooting and technical support as needed.

•        Perform preliminary modelling and assessments, including MATs, to optimize grid connections.

•        Manage and provide essential R1 and R2 documents, technical information, and project-specific documentation when required.

•        Collaborate closely with design teams to develop key design elements affecting grid connections, such as voltage control strategies and plant performance curves.

•        Review and guide BESS and BoP designs for compliance with GPS and Registration requirements.

•        Offer valuable input and support to the Global Product Management Group.

•        Design and negotiate R2 Testing regimes for each project, ensuring rigorous performance evaluation.

•        Work closely with commissioning teams to ensure timely and effective R2 Testing.

•        Effectively manage stakeholders from various backgrounds (internal, customer, consultant, regulatory, etc.) to ensure timely and successful grid connections. This includes attending meetings and providing detailed progress reports.

•        Assist technical teams in maintaining and updating proprietary PPC and OEM dynamic models.

•        Support assessment of BESS solutions to comply with NER generator 

•        Available to travel to site as required.

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

•        Assist technical teams in qualifying and validating new inverter makes/models when required, including assessment of dynamic models for GPS compliance.

•        Support modelling requirements and activities in the Asia-Pacific region.

•        Collaborate with technical teams to develop innovative PPC solutions.

•        Engineering degree in Electrical or Power Systems. 

•        Registered or Certified Professional Engineer (RPEng or CPEng) highly valued.

•        Demonstrated ability to lead and manage consultants and designers in sales, design, and construction/commissioning phases across multiple projects - experience with tier one companies highly valued.

•        Expertise in reviewing grid connection compliance designs.

•        Extensive NEM grid connection experience, particularly in BESS GPS and Registration.

•        Proficiency in generator and power systems modelling, with specific experience in modelling BESS assets.

•        Strong familiarity with PSS/E, PSCAD, and PowerFactory software.

•        Experience in developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting PPC and OEM dynamic models.

•        Knowledge of substation electrical design is highly regarded.

•        Proven experience in negotiating with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.

•        Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.