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Senior Grid Connection Engineer

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Senior Grid Connection Engineer
 
Fluence Office: Melbourne or Sydney, Australia
 

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
•        Conduct thorough assessments of BESS solutions to ensure compliance with NER generator performance standards for grid connections.
•        Oversee grid modelling studies conducted by third parties for BESS system grid connections, providing troubleshooting and technical support as needed.
•        Perform preliminary modelling and assessments, including MATs, to optimize grid connections.
•        Manage and provide essential R1 and R2 documents, technical information, and project-specific documentation when required.
•        Collaborate closely with design teams to develop key design elements affecting grid connections, such as voltage control strategies and plant performance curves.
•        Review and guide BESS and BoP designs for compliance with GPS and Registration requirements.
•        Offer valuable input and support to the Global Product Management Group.
•        Design and negotiate R2 Testing regimes for each project, ensuring rigorous performance evaluation.
•        Work closely with commissioning teams to ensure timely and effective R2 Testing.
•        Effectively manage stakeholders from various backgrounds (internal, customer, consultant, regulatory, etc.) to ensure timely and successful grid connections. This includes attending meetings and providing detailed progress reports.
•        Assist technical teams in maintaining and updating proprietary PPC and OEM dynamic models.
•        Support assessment of BESS solutions to comply with NER generator 
•        Available to travel to site as required.

Secondary Responsibilities
•        Conduct feasibility and locational studies using dynamic and grid models to identify and evaluate opportunities.
•        Assist technical teams in qualifying and validating new inverter makes/models when required, including assessment of dynamic models for GPS compliance.
•        Support modelling requirements and activities in the Asia-Pacific region.
•        Collaborate with technical teams to develop innovative PPC solutions.

Qualifications
•        Engineering degree in Electrical or Power Systems. 

Competencies
•        Registered or Certified Professional Engineer (RPEng or CPEng) highly valued.
•        Demonstrated ability to lead and manage consultants and designers in sales, design, and construction/commissioning phases across multiple projects - experience with tier one companies highly valued.
•        Expertise in reviewing grid connection compliance designs.
•        Extensive NEM grid connection experience, particularly in BESS GPS and Registration.
•        Proficiency in generator and power systems modelling, with specific experience in modelling BESS assets.
•        Strong familiarity with PSS/E, PSCAD, and PowerFactory software.
•        Experience in developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting PPC and OEM dynamic models.
•        Knowledge of substation electrical design is highly regarded.
•        Proven experience in negotiating with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
•        Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
 
Fluence
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Energy Energy Storage Renewable Energy

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