Fluence Office: AU-Melbourne

 

Reports to: APAC Grid Director as part of the APAC

Delivery group will be involved from pre-sales/pre-NTP activity to commissioning/R2 testing and is critical for project delivery.

About us: Fluence is a global leader in energy storage solutions, revolutionizing the way we integrate renewable energy into electricity systems. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Grid Connections Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

•        Conduct thorough assessments of BESS solutions to ensure compliance with NER generator performance standards for grid connections.

•        Oversee grid modelling studies conducted by third parties for BESS system grid connections, providing troubleshooting and technical support as needed.

•        Perform preliminary modelling and assessments, including MATs, to optimize grid connections.

•        Manage and provide essential R1 and R2 documents, technical information, and project-specific documentation when required.

•        Collaborate closely with design teams to develop key design elements affecting grid connections, such as voltage control strategies and plant performance curves.

•        Review and guide BESS and BoP designs for compliance with GPS and Registration requirements.

•        Offer valuable input and support to the Global Product Management Group.

•        Design and negotiate R2 Testing regimes for each project, ensuring rigorous performance evaluation.

•        Work closely with commissioning teams to ensure timely and effective R2 Testing.

•        Effectively manage stakeholders from various backgrounds (internal, customer, consultant, regulatory, etc.) to ensure timely and successful grid connections. This includes attending meetings and providing detailed progress reports.

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

•        Support assessment of BESS solutions to comply with NER generator 

•        Available to travel to site as required.

•        Conduct feasibility and locational studies using dynamic and grid models to identify and evaluate opportunities.

•        Assist technical teams in qualifying and validating new inverter makes/models when required, including assessment of dynamic models for GPS compliance.

•        Support modelling requirements and activities in the Asia-Pacific region.

•        Collaborate with technical teams to develop innovative PPC solutions.

•        Engineering degree in Electrical or Power Systems. 

•        Registered or Certified Professional Engineer (RPEng or CPEng) highly valued.

•        Demonstrated ability to lead and manage consultants and designers in sales, design, and construction/commissioning phases across multiple projects - experience with tier one companies highly valued.

•        Expertise in reviewing grid connection compliance designs.

•        Extensive NEM grid connection experience, particularly in BESS GPS and Registration.

•        Proficiency in generator and power systems modelling, with specific experience in modelling BESS assets.

•        Strong familiarity with PSS/E, PSCAD, and PowerFactory software.

•        Experience in developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting PPC and OEM dynamic models.

•        Knowledge of substation electrical design is highly regarded.

•        Proven experience in negotiating with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.

•        Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.