Model Validation 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.

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 Office: IND-Bangalore

 

Reports to: APAC Grid Director as part of the APAC

Delivery group will be involved managing power system model management and quality control.

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).

•        Oversee grid model sets used for BESS system grid connections, providing troubleshooting and technical support as needed.

•        Manage and provide essential model documentation, 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.

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

•        Effectively manage internal stakeholders

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

•        Conduct feasibility 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. 

•        PhD or Master’s in Power Systems preferred.

• 3-5 years of experience, preferably in the energy sector

•        Demonstrated ability to lead and manage team.

•        Proficiency in generator and power systems modelling.

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

•        Experience performing Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) &/or Hardware in Loop (HiL) validation.

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

•        Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.