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.