Lead Grid Connection Engineer — Melbourne, Melbourne Region

Expired

Lead Grid Connection Engineer Fluence Office: AU-Melbourne Reports to: APAC Grid Director as part of the APAC Delivery group will be involved from pre-sales/pre-NTP activity to commissioning/R2 testing and is critical for project delivery. 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.