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

-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.

-          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

-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

-          Fluence safety trainings

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