Full-Time

Commissioning Engineer

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Fluence

Fluence

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides energy storage technology solutions

Data & Analytics
Energy

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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 hand’s 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 workload of the site commissioning team. Identifies skill gaps and scheduling concerns in precommissioning 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, controllers.
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.

Fluence Energy provides energy storage technology and digital applications specifically designed for renewable energy. Their products include systems that store electricity generated from renewable sources, which can be tailored to meet the needs of various clients, such as utilities, developers, and commercial businesses. Fluence's solutions are comprehensive, offering all the necessary equipment and services to implement energy storage effectively. What sets Fluence apart from its competitors is its focus on optimizing energy storage for demanding industrial applications and its partnership with Siemens and AES, which enhances its credibility and resources. The company's goal is to facilitate the transition to renewable energy by providing efficient and reliable energy storage solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$250M

Headquarters

null, Virginia

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

47%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fluence's domestic manufacturing aligns with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act incentives.
  • Growing demand for solar-plus-storage projects in Europe benefits Fluence's integrated solutions.
  • Fluence's new digital hub in India enhances global energy storage optimization capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging energy storage companies threatens Fluence's market share.
  • Fluctuating lithium prices could impact Fluence's battery production costs and profitability.
  • Regulatory changes in the EU may require product adaptations for environmental compliance.

What makes Fluence unique

  • Fluence offers turnkey energy storage solutions tailored for industrial applications.
  • Partnership with Siemens and AES enhances Fluence's credibility and market reach.
  • Fluence's AI-powered software optimizes energy storage and distribution for clients.

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