Commissioning Engineer

Fluence is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. They are seeking an Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer to commission projects, develop and execute commissioning plans, and oversee testing protocols and acceptance testing of various systems.

Responsibilities:

• Commission Fluence Projects working in cooperation with multiple project stakeholders including Fluence construction managers, contractors, suppliers, automation teams, control systems teams, etc
• Develop and execute commissioning plans including resourcing and scheduling
• Lead commissioning efforts 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 industry-accepted practices, market rules, local utility requirements, off-taker and third-party supply contracts
• Oversee complete commissioning and acceptance testing of the following systems: 1) project networks, communications, and control systems; 2) balance of plant relay protection, metering, HVAC, fire suppression, and electrical systems; 3) battery subsystems; 4) inverter subsystems

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in a related engineering field with 2 to 4 years of professional work experience in a related field, such as industrial/utility construction, commissioning, project management, performance testing, and troubleshooting
• Willing and able to manage commissioning at field locations located domestically and internationally. Must be willing to accept work assignments that require extensive (>90%) overnight travel from home, including weekends and holidays
• Able to provide effective remote technical support as needed to other commissioning teams
• Demonstrated hands on field experience in an electric utility-scale or process-heavy industrial environment, including but not limited to equipment and instrumentation acceptance testing, performance testing, troubleshooting, installation, startup/shutdowns, commissioning, and turnarounds
• Proven success on challenging projects where you made key contributions while demonstrating ownership, creativity, and initiative
• Demonstrated ability and interest in engineering design; ability to write specifications and work plans for others to implement
• Passion for your work, and communication skills such that your passion motivates colleagues, clients, suppliers, and contractors
• Desire to learn new skills, business applications and equipment platforms
• Able to manage multiple overlapping projects. Manage and resolve scheduling conflicts with key stakeholders. Delegate and manage the workload of the site commissioning team. Identifies skill gaps and scheduling concerns in pre-commissioning to identify and manage those required resources
• Effective in a collaborative yet informally structured work environment. Desire to take responsibility and initiative. Proven capability in managing contractors and working in a matrix organization on fast-moving projects
• Experience managing teams of engineers or technicians in the electric power industry, or similar field
• Knowledge and experience with SCADA protocols such as: IEC60870-5-101/103/104, IEC 61850 MMS, DNP3 & Modbus
• Working knowledge on PLC (Siemens S7 & Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC), soft logic IEC 61131, SEL Relays & Meters, Siemens Relays & Meters & SCADA Gateways & Data Concentrators
• Experience with Managed Ethernet Switches, Media Converters (Fiber & Serial)
• Knowledge of the design, operation and maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment including but not limited to inverters, transformers, and controllers