Key skills
Battery Storage SystemsInverter SystemsSwitchgear for LowMedium VoltageBattery Energy Storage StandardsRegulationsVDE StandardsIEC StandardsIEEE StandardsCommissioning Plans DevelopmentTesting Protocols DevelopmentProject NetworksCommunications SystemsControl SystemsRelay Protection SystemsMetering SystemsHVAC SystemsFire Suppression SystemsElectrical SystemsElectricity Market TestingOff-taker Qualification TestingConstructive CriticismCollegialityResult OrientationQuality AwarenessFluency in EnglishDecision-making AbilityCommunication
About this role
Fluence is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. The Senior Commissioning Engineer will lead commissioning efforts, develop and execute commissioning plans, and oversee testing protocols to ensure projects achieve commercial operations.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- Travel throughout EMEA and internationally
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical training
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience
- Strong knowledge in the area of battery storage systems, inverter, switchgear for low and medium voltage
- Excellent knowledge of the battery energy storage related standards and regulations of the VDE, IEC, IEEE in general
- Commitment to continuous learning and ongoing professional development
- Ability to convince others through initiative, constructive criticism, collegiality, decision-making ability, result orientation and a high level of quality awareness
- Excellent communication and reporting skills, both written and verbal
- Fluency in English
- Fluence safety trainings
- International travel – health certificate (if required for critical countries)