Senior Power Systems Engineer (m/f/d) Grid Integration

Fluence

1010

Berlin, Germany, USA

Posted on: 2024-10-10

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

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 delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

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.

We are Leading

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.

We are Responsible

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

We are Agile

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

We are Fun

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.

Your responsibilities

· Working with stakeholders (internal, customer, consultant, regulatory etc.) to ensure grid connections are achieved end-to-end in a timely manner, including attending meetings and providing progress reports.

· Support grid modelling studies performed by third parties for BESS system grid connections, including model troubleshooting and technical support.

· Undertake preliminary modelling and assessments for connection requirements in EMEA, Asia-Pacific (e.g. AEMO) and provision of project-specific documents (such as performance curves, datasheets, RUGs etc.) when required.

· Leverage expertise regarding the interaction between the BESS power converter systems (PCS) and the utility/grid under a broad range of system events and operating conditions

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

· 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 Asia-Pacific region

Your skills

· Ability to manage consultants and designers in sales, design, and construction/commissioning phases across multiple projects - tier one companies valued.

· Experience in review of grid connection compliance design.

· Master's Degree in electrical engineering with emphasis on power systems or renewable energy systems and/or 3-5 years of work experience

· Proficient in power system analysis and control simulation tools (e.g., PSS®E, PowerFactory, PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB® Simulink®, PSLF) including automating using python scripting

· Knowledge of utility grid interconnection standards, such as UL/IEEE standards, North American ISO/RTO requirements, European grid codes, AEMO (Australia)

· Experience & ability to work In a high pressure environment

· Grid connection experience, such as Grid Code Compliance studies in the UK/Ireland, BESS GPS and Registration experience in Australia

Our benefits

· Attractive pay in line with the metal collective agreement

· 30 days annual vacation

· Hybrid working in Berlin or Erlangen

· Flexible working time

· Company pension plan

· Capital forming payments for Tarif-Employees

· Kindergarten allowance taxfree (100€/kid/month)

· Culture based on values within diverse teams, open and transparent communication with a focus on DE&I

· Personal development (LinkedIn Training, inhouse training, workshops)

· Sabbatical Option

· Home office allowance

· Corporate Benefits

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.

Fluence

1010

Full time

Fluence

1010

Full time

Energy