Senior Controls/SCADA Engineer (m/w/d) NOWOŚĆ

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About Fluence

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. We believe in solving problems, building lasting partnerships with our customers, and the importance of the entire power ecosystem in forging a path to making a sustainable future certain. We are looking for a Senior Controls/SCADA Engineer who will be based in one of our offices in Germany on a hybrid model.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the Project team on realization of the Project specific requirements with existing functionalities: serve as the Subject Matter Expert regarding Controls, Application modes, Grid integration, as well as all related and relevant systems and processes.
• Lead the integration of the Fluence BESS control system into the Transmission System Operator (TSO) EMS systems: lead the development of logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of the BESS to meet TSO requirements.
• Lead and guide field engineers to find solutions to problems as they arise during commissioning/testing of a system, in all controls-related subjects.
• Involved in the product development engineering of utility scale energy storage solutions, including the development, implementation and testing of controlsapplications.
• Develop standardized test procedures and execute tests (FAT / SAT) to reduce commissioning time, and perform testing, including involvement in hands on lab testing during evaluations of prototype systems.
• Manage interface to Client and sub-contractor to ensure Controls compliance and lead concept during Tender and Project Execution phase.
• Develop and maintain documentation of existing Controls infrastructure including hardware, applications, protocols, communication links and system backup and recovery strategies.
• Keep current with all Company products, developments, and projects as they apply
• to the Controls network at both site and enterprise levels.
• Maintain strict management of change control procedures and documentation.
• Remain current on industry best practices and updated technology to ensure the
• company provides world-class Controls services.
• Support company strategy and provide relevant reporting and updates to Company leadership as needed.
• Develop and recommend performance management and feedback to current
• Controls technical support KPI’s.
• Executing tasks related to Fluence’ safety KPIs
• Travel throughout EMEA

Required Qualifications and Experiences

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in computer / industrial engineering with focus on automation and controls (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Controls/Software/programming experience with a power utility or related industry and with the design, operation and maintenance of a power plant.
• Expert in the electricity transmission/distribution sector and EMS systems: Grid code and requirements analysis, development and testing of algorithms for Grid services applications.
• Expert in the following SCADA protocols: IEC60870-5-101/103/104, IEC 61850 MMS, DNP3, Modbus & TCP/IP, PLC, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), SEL Real Time Automation Controller (RTAC), SEL Relays & Meters, Siemens Relays & Meters & SCADA Gateways & Data Concentrators.
• Experience with Linux based systems and commands, High-level programming languages such as Python and shell/bash scripting and Github.
• Experience with MathWorks Simulink for model-based systems engineering, C/C++.
• Expert on the design, operation and maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment including but not limited to inverters, transformers, I/O racks, telecommunications, and controllers.
• Solution-orientated mindset
• Good communication skills.
• Fluency in English and German / other language skills desired