Power Systems Engineer, Grid Studies

ABOUT THE POSITION 

Fluence is looking for a Senior Power Systems and Grid Modelling Engineer with experience in simulation of electrical power systems and modelling of network components including power electronics. This position is within the Product and Technology Team and will focus on power systems modeling of Fluence Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), particularly the major components of the inverters and the Fluence control system.

Your responsibilities will include:

•Modeling of Battery Energy Storage Systems; these models will be used to perform steady state, dynamic, transient and frequency domain simulations.

•Perform Steady State simulations to evaluate compliance to requirements related to: Short Circuit, PQ capability, Voltage limits, overloading of equipment, other simulations in the steady state domain.

•Perform Dynamic simulations (RMS) to evaluate compliance to requirements such as FRT, voltage stability, frequency stability, other simulations in the dynamic domain.

•Perform Transient simulations (EMT) to evaluate compliance to requirements such as FRT, voltage stability, frequency stability, other simulations in the transient domain.

•Perform Power Quality studies to evaluate compliance to requirements such as harmonic, flicker and voltage change.

•Simulate and evaluate grid behaviour of the connected BESS using power systems analysis software with emphasis on full system integration, control and model validation

•Preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables including complex reports and presentations. 

•Conduct internal review and quality checks of engineering models and calculations to ensure compliance with the project's requirements.

•Working with stakeholders (internal, customer, consultant, regulatory etc.) to ensure grid connections are achieved end-to-end in a timely manner, including attending meetings and providing progress reports.

•Support modelling requirements and activities for Fluence BESS projects across the globe

Skills & Qualifications

• Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. We take personal ownership in what we do, developing trust in our relationships with internal and external stakeholders. We firmly believe in having honest, forthcoming, and fair communications.
• Requirements for this position are:
• Ability to manage consultants and designers in sales, design, and construction/commissioning phases across multiple projects - tier one companies valued.
• Experience in review of grid connection compliance design.
• Master's Degree in electrical engineering with emphasis on power systems or renewable energy systems and/or 3-5 years of work experience
• Proficient in power system analysis and control simulation tools (e.g., PSS®E, PowerFactory, PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB® Simulink®, PSLF, TSAT) including automating using python scripting
• Knowledge of utility grid interconnection standards, such as UL/IEEE standards, North American ISO/RTO requirements, European grid codes, AEMO (Australia)
• Experience & ability to work In a high pressure environment
• NEM Australia grid connection experience, especially BESS GPS and Registration experience is a plus