Project 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. 

This role is hybrid in office 3 days per week and can be based from one of our locations in Arlington, VA / Alpharetta, GA / Houston, TX.

Job Description

Fluence is looking for a Mid-Level Project Engineer to join Fluence. We are the market leader in Energy storage. The role is to support the day-to-day technical tasks and support in management of interface between all the groups involved in the project. The candidate will be required to travel up to 25% to visit the project site. The Project Engineer will coordinate Fluence project teams with subcontractors including civil, electrical, and mechanical subcontractors to deliver Fluence energy-storage installations on time, budget, and spec. She or he will have a thorough grasp of relevant engineering issues, connection requirements, and regulatory environments and will handle several projects simultaneously.

As a Project Engineer at Fluence you will:

•Review Fluence equipment drawings package and include project specific changes. 

•Manage project daily technical tasks and serve as the technical point of contact for the project manager.

•Interface with an external engineering firm, subcontractors, and Clients and liaise with internal disciplines to drive the projects to conclusion.

•Build internal and external relationships with key suppliers, customers, and internal & external service providers.

•Review and submit single-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams for Battery storage systems.

•Support on prepare Electrical Equipment Specifications, Data Sheets, Purchase Requisitions, and Bid evaluations for inverters, Switchgear, Transformers, and other electrical equipment as required.

•Provide support to Project Procurement by drafting Construction and equipment specifications and performing technical reviews of vendor and subcontractor quotations.

•Support on reviewing and submitting short circuit, Load Flow, and Arc Flash documentation created by electrical engineers.

•Review and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff and contractors.

•Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for the engineering component of the project(s).

•Review internal and subcontractors’ designs to ensure compliance with project requirements and contractual obligations.