Controls Engineer

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)