(Jr.) Commissioning Engineer - EMEA (m/f/d)

OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

We are Leading

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

We are Responsible

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We are Agile

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We are Fun

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

We are looking for a (Jr.) Commissioning Engineer (m/f/d), in full time and with an unlimited contract to support us on our mission to change the way we power our world.

Your tasks

• Commission Fluence Projects working in cooperation with multiple project stakeholders including Fluence construction managers, contractors, suppliers, telecommunication teams, control systems teams, etc
• Develop and execute commissioning plans including resourcing and scheduling.
• Lead commissioning effort to achieve commercial operations, and handover from delivery/construction team to the O&M team for each project.
• Define, develop and execute testing protocols based on market rules, local utility requirements, off-taker and third-party supply contracts




• Oversee complete commissioning and acceptance testing of the following systems:
• Project networks, communications, and control systems;
• Balance of plant relay protection, metering, HVAC, fire suppression, and electrical systems
• Battery subsystem;
• Inverter subsystem.




• Perform electricity market and/or off-taker qualification testing as required for the project to commence commercial operations
• Travel throughout EMEA and internationally

Your skills

• Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent professional qualification (at least EQF level 6) with at least four year’s professional work experience in related field, such as construction, commissioning, project management, performance testing, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge and experience with SCADA protocols such as: IEC60870-5-101/-103/104, IEC 61850 MMS, DNP3 & Modbus
• Working knowledge on PLC (Siemens S7 & Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC), soft logic IEC 61131, SEL Relays & Meters, Siemens Relays & Meters & SCADA Gateways & Data Concentrators
• Experience with Managed Ethernet Switches, Media Converters (Fiber & Serial)
• Experience with Inverters (various manufactures)
• Proven success on challenging projects where you made key contributions while demonstrating ownership, creativity, and initiative
• Demonstrated ability and interest in engineering design; ability to write specifications and work plans for others to implement
• Passion for your work, and communication skills such that your passion motivates colleagues, clients, suppliers, and contractors
• Effective in a collaborative yet informally structured work environment
• Desire to take responsibility and initiative
• Proven capability in managing contractors and working in a matrix organization on fast moving projects
• Solid skills on MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Availability to extended travel (up to 70%)
• Professional working levels of English and German

Our benefits

• Attractive pay in line with the metal collective agreement
• 30 days annual vacation
• Hybrid working in Berlin or Erlangen
• Flexible working time
• Company pension plan
• Capital forming payments for Tarif-Employees
• Kindergarten allowance taxfree (100€/kid/month)
• Culture based on values within diverse teams, open and transparent communication with a focus on DE&I
• Personal development (LinkedIn Training, inhouse training, workshops)
• Sabbatical Option
• Home office allowance
• Corporate Benefits

*This is a B level role for our Internal Referral Program

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.