Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer (EMEA Delivery)

Drive the Project team on realization of the Project specific requirements with existing functionalities. Controls design documents creation: Architecture, Application modes, Grid integration as well as all related and relevant systems and processes.

Drive the integration of the Fluence BESS control system into the Transmission System Operator (TSO) EMS systems: development of logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of the BESS to meet TSO requirements.

Support the product development engineering of utility scale energy storage solutions, including the development, implementation and testing of controls applications.

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.

Drive interface to Client and sub-contractor to support Controls compliance and drive 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.

Skill Requirements

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in computer / industrial engineering with focus on automation and controls (or equivalent).

Minimum of 4 years of relevant Controls/Software/programming experience with a power utility or related industry and the design, operation and maintenance of a power plant.

Extensive knowledge in the electricity transmission/distribution sector and EMS systems: Grid code and requirements analysis, development and testing of algorithms for Grid services applications.

Extensive knowledge in SCADA protocols: IEC60870-5-101/103/104, IEC 61850 MMS, DNP3, Modbus & TCP/IP, PLCs, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), SEL Real Time Automation Controller (RTAC), SEL Relays & Meters, Siemens Relays & Meters & SCADA Gateways & Data Concentrators.

Experience 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.

German / other language skills desired.