Job description 

Lead Grid Modelling Engineer

Fluence Office: IND-Bangalore

Reports to: APAC Grid Connection Manager as part of the APAC Delivery group will be involved in managing and performing grid connection studies.

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

•        Support assessment of BESS solutions to comply with Generator Performance Standards (GPS) for grid connections.

•        Manage grid modelling studies for BESS system grid connections, including model troubleshooting and technical support.

•        Undertake preliminary modelling and assessments (such as Model Acceptance Tests)

•        Management and provision of registration (R1) and commissioning (R2) documents and technical information (such as performance curves, datasheets, model user guides (RUGs) etc.) and provision of project-specific documents when required.

•        Collaboration with design teams for preparation of key design items affecting grid connections, including voltage control strategy, plant performance curves etc,

•        Review and inform BESS and BoP designs for grid connected BESS assets to ensure GPS and Registration compliance.

•        Manage 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.

•        Assist technical teams in maintaining and updating proprietary PPC and OEM dynamic models.

Secondary Responsibilities

•        Conduct feasibility and locational studies utilizing dynamic and grid models to identify and evaluate opportunities.

•        Support modelling requirements and activities in the Asia-Pacific region.

•        Collaborate with technical teams to develop new PPC solutions.

Qualifications

•        Engineering degree in Electrical or Power Systems

•        PhD or Master’s in Power Systems preferred

• 5-8 years of experience, preferably in the energy sector

Competencies

•        Experience in review of grid connection compliance design.

•        National Electricity Market (NEM) grid connection experience, especially BESS Generator Performance Standards (GPS) and Registration experience preferred

•        Generator and power systems modelling experience

•        Experience with PSS/E, PSCAD, Power Factory software

•        Experience in negotiation with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors and authorities

•        Experience in high pressure environment