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.

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services and digital applications for renewables and storage. With a presence in 30 global markets, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ platform, which delivers AI-enabled digital applications for managing and optimizing storage and renewables. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

 

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. 

Manage external engineering firms, subcontractors and internal engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, network, permitting) to achieve on time, on budget, and high-quality completion of project deliverables

Responsible for ensuring that deliverables meet contractual requirements, are constructable, and that country / regional impacts to design / cost are considered by engineering functions

Manage internal and external design review meetings and verify compliance with the Fluence internal quality program according to ISO 9001 regulations. Drive a culture of value engineering and encourage innovation and innovative approaches for best-in-class system design / constructability

Support Project Procurement by developing construction and electrical equipment specifications and performing technical reviews of vendor and subcontractor technical proposals

Review internal and subcontractors design to ensure compliance with project requirements and contractual obligations

Taking full responsibility on assigned Core Only projects or EPC up to MV connection in a challenging environment

Escalation management for assigned projects

Executing projects related to Fluence’ safety KPIs

Contribute on improving (internal) processes & structures between the groups

Travel throughout EMEA

Provide leadership by example on assigned projects and within solution engineering team

Consistently consider and be prepared for project adjustments to enable meeting dynamically changing requirements

Ensure that assigned projects are executed according to plan and fulfill highest safety standards

Support an environment for co-workers and customers, where people are satisfied and motivated to work.

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent)

Further certified technical trainings beneficial

Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience with design of power systems for utility installations, PV plants, Battery Storage Systems in the EMEA region

Knowledge in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) for high voltage systems, wind, solar, or conventional power generation

Familiarity with applicable codes, standards and regulations used in EMEA Region

Good Leadership skills

Solution- orientated mindset

Experience in coordinating projects and multiple stakeholders

Good communication skills

Fluency in English

German / other language skills beneficial

Deliver assigned projects to satisfaction of all stakeholders

Build strong cooperation within and across teams, incl. good collaborations with external partners and customers

Continuously identify and develop opportunities to improve solutions to better meet customer needs

Fluence safety trainings

International travel – health certificate (if required for critical countries)