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. 

The Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer will:

Commission Fluence Projects working in cooperation with multiple project stakeholders including Fluence construction managers, contractors, suppliers, telecommunication teams, control systems teams, etc.

Develop and execute commissioning plans including resourcing and scheduling.

Lead commissioning effort to achieve commercial operations, and handover from delivery/construction team to the O&M team for each project.

Define, develop and execute testing protocols based on market rules, local utility requirements, off-taker and third-party supply contracts

Oversee complete commissioning and acceptance testing of the following systems:

- Project networks, communications, and control systems;

- Balance of plant relay protection, metering, HVAC, fire suppression, and electrical systems

- Battery subsystem

- Inverter subsystem

Perform electricity market and/or off-taker qualification testing as required for the project to commence commercial operations.

Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent professional qualification (at least EQF level 6) with at least four year’s professional work experience in related field, such as construction, commissioning, project management, performance testing, and troubleshooting

Knowledge and experience with SCADA protocols such as: IEC60870-5-101/-103/104, IEC 61850 MMS, DNP3 & Modbus.

Working knowledge on PLC (Siemens S7 & Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC), soft logic IEC 61131, SEL Relays & Meters, Siemens Relays & Meters & SCADA Gateways & Data Concentrators

Experience with Managed Ethernet Switches, Media Converters (Fiber & Serial) Experience with Inverters (various manufactures)

Proven success on challenging projects where you made key contributions while demonstrating ownership, creativity, and initiative

Demonstrated ability and interest in engineering design; ability to write specifications and work plans for others to implement.

Passion for your work, and communication skills such that your passion motivates colleagues, clients, suppliers, and contractors

Effective in a collaborative yet informally structured work environment

Desire to take responsibility and initiative

Proven capability in managing contractors and working in a matrix organization on fast moving projects

Solid skills on MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Expected travel for this role within UK&I and European Regions is around 75% of the time