Responsibilities:

– Drive the Project team on realization of the Project specific requirements with existing functionalities: Controls, Application modes, Grid integration as well as all related and relevant systems and processes.

– Drive the integration of the Fluence BESS control system into the Transmission System Operator (TSO) EMS systems: development of logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of the BESS to meet TSO requirements.

– Work with field engineers to find solutions to problems as they arise during commissioning/testing of a system, in all controls-related subjects.

– Support the product development engineering of utility scale energy storage solutions, including the development, implementation and testing of controls applications.

– Develop standardized test procedures and execute tests (FAT / SAT) to reduce commissioning time, and perform testing, including involvement in hands on lab testing during evaluations of prototype systems.

– Drive interface to Client and sub-contractor to support Controls compliance and drive concept during Tender and Project Execution phase.

– Develop and maintain documentation of existing Controls infrastructure including hardware, applications, protocols, communication links and system backup and recovery strategies.

– Keep current with all Company products, developments, and projects as they apply to the Controls network at both site and enterprise levels.

– Maintain strict management of change control procedures and documentation.

– Remain current on industry best practices and updated technology to ensure the company is provided world-class Controls services.

– Support company strategy and provide relevant reporting and updates to Company leadership as needed.

– Develop and recommend performance management and feedback to current Controls technical support KPI’s.

– Executing tasks related to Fluence’ safety KPIs

– Travel throughout EMEA

Link to Fluence Core Values

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

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

-Responsible: Fully support on ensuring that projects / tasks are executed according to plan and fulfill highest safety standards

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

Skill Requirements

– Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in computer / industrial engineering with focus on automation and controls (or equivalent).

– Minimum of 2 years of relevant Controls/Software/programming experience with a power utility or related industry and the design, operation and maintenance of a power plant.

– Extensive knowledge in the electricity transmission/distribution sector and EMS systems: Grid code and requirements analysis, development and testing of algorithms for Grid services applications.

– Extensive knowledge in SCADA protocols: IEC60870-5-101/103/104, IEC 61850 MMS, DNP3, Modbus & TCP/IP, PLC, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), SEL Real Time Automation Controller (RTAC), SEL Relays & Meters, Siemens Relays & Meters & SCADA Gateways & Data Concentrators.

– Experience in Linux based systems and commands. High-level programming languages such as Python and shell/bash scripting. Experience with Github.

– Experience in MathWorks Simulink for model-based systems engineering, C/C++.

– Experience on the design, operation and maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment including but not limited to inverters, transformers, I/O racks, telecommunications, and controllers

– Solution-orientated mindset

– Good communication skills

– Fluency in English

– German / other language skills desired

Connection to Fluence Competencies

-Delivering Excellence

-Deliver assigned projects to satisfaction of co-workers

-Thriving together

-Encourage strong cooperation within and across teams

-Fiercely Innovate

-Develop innovative solutions to serve needs of internal and external stakeholder

Required certificates

– Fluence safety trainings

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