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).
Primary Responsibilities
• Support assessment of BESS solutions to comply with Energy Market Regulations.
• Manage grid modelling studies for BESS system grid connections, including model troubleshooting and technical support.
• Undertake preliminary modelling and assessments (such as Model Acceptance Tests)
• Management and provision of registration, commissioning documents and technical information (such as performance curves, datasheets, model user guides (RUGs) etc.) and provision of project-specific documents when required.
• Collaboration with design teams for preparation of key design items affecting grid connections, including voltage control strategy, plant performance curves etc,
• Review and inform BESS and BoP designs for grid connected BESS assets to ensure Registration compliance.
• Manage stakeholders (internal, customer, consultant, regulatory etc.) to ensure grid connections are achieved end-to-end in a timely manner, including attending meetings and providing progress reports.
• Assist technical teams in maintaining and updating proprietary PPC and OEM dynamic models.
Secondary Responsibilities
• Conduct feasibility and locational studies utilising dynamic and grid models to identify and evaluate opportunities.
• Support modelling requirements and activities in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop new PPC solutions.
Qualifications
• Engineering degree in Electrical or Power Systems
Competencies
• Experience in review of grid connection compliance design.
• Grid connection experience, especially BESS Generator Performance Standards and Registration experience preferred
• Generator and power systems modelling experience
• Experience with PSS/E and PSCAD software
• Experience in negotiation with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors and authorities
• Experience in high pressure environment
