Senior BESS - EPC Estimator (m/f/d) EMEA

Location: Germany - Erlangen, Germany - Berlin

Remote Type: Hybrid (2-3 days in Office)

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Job Description:

Role Overview
As a Senior BESS-EPC Estimator, you will play a critical role in supporting Fluence’s rapidly expanding energy storage business across the EMEA region. With a strong focus on medium- and high-voltage and civil engineering scope, you will partner closely with the Bid Team, Sales Engineering, Procurement, Product Management, and Project Execution teams to develop accurate, competitive, and technically robust EPC cost estimates and proposals.

While the position is based in Germany, it supports the full EMEA organization -including the UK, Benelux, and additional markets.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Bid Team to translate customer requirements into compelling and optimized technical energy storage solution proposals in close cooperation with the EMEA Sales (Engineering) teams with strong focus on Medium-,High Voltage and Civil content.

• Create and maintain a pricing table database of key components of big scale BESS.

• Support Procurement to set up a network to source BOP components within the to Procurement Support EMEA region.

• Take the lead in soliciting and evaluating proposals from BOP contractors (Electrical and Civil) and equipment vendors in collaboration with Procurement team

• Develop accurate EPC costs and budgets.

• Support qualification of potential Subcontractors for electrical and civil content (focus on MV and HV). Handover all technical details of transacted deals to the Project execution teams and support in initial start-up of the project especially for MV and HV scope.

• Co-ordinate product readiness, product availability and pricing with the Product Management, Manufacturing and the Procurement departments to feed into the offering stage.

• Conduct regular travel across the EMEA region as required (Approx. 15%)

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Ability to handle multi-stakeholder requests and communicate results.

• Ability to review contracts, RFPs and engineering drawings to determine key requirements. Perform take offs from drawings and specifications.

• Demonstrated experience working in energy storage, solar, other power generation or industrial balance of plant (e.g. EPC works)

• Knowledge of standards, codes and regulations.

• Passion and entrepreneurial drive, ability to prioritize and execute many parallel tasks.

• High level of ownership of opportunities and drive to close them to meet Fluence business targets

• Strong coordination and communication skills.

• Effective in a highly collaborative, fast-moving, and informally structured environment.

• Fluency in written and spoken German and English.

Additional Skills

• Experiences as a Project Manager or Construction Manager are a plus.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.