Fluence Energy LLC

Fluence Energy LLC

Controls & SCADA Engineer

United States - Remote

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About the role

  • Ensure all engineering deliverables are contract ‑ compliant, constructible, and regionally appropriate, accounting for jurisdictional codes, standards, and cost impacts.
  • Track and improve operational performance metrics, including deployment quality, commissioning efficiency, and issue recurrence.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary technical authority and trusted advisor for controls, SCADA, and industrial networking throughout the full project lifecycle-from design through commissioning and handover.
  • Lead the engineering development, coordination, review, and technical oversight of multiple contracted energy storage projects at varying stages of execution.
  • Own the specification, design, testing, and startup of Fluence OS (FOS) controls and network solutions, including Energy Management Systems (EMS), PLCs, HMIs, data collectors, and other ICS/OT components.
  • Application ‑ specific training will be provided to support commissioning activities.
  • Develop and maintain controls architecture, controls narratives, and integration strategies for BESS functionality, including interfaces with higher ‑ level plant controllers managing multiple asset types.
  • Define and execute FAT and SAT strategies in collaboration with Network Design and Systems Deployment teams to reduce commissioning risk and duration.
  • Coordinate and manage external engineering firms, subcontractors, and cross ‑ functional internal teams (electrical, network, manufacturing, fire suppression, product, deployment, and commissioning) to ensure high ‑ quality, on ‑ time, and on ‑ budget delivery.
  • Maintain working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and certifications within the energy storage industry and support project leadership in securing regulatory and jurisdictional approvals.
  • Partner with Project Managers and Project Engineers to plan, prioritize, and resource controls and SCADA activities across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Act as the technical escalation point for complex controls, SCADA, networking, and system ‑ integration issues during design, deployment, and commissioning.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated intermediate-to-expert proficiency with industrial SCADA, DCS, and DAS platforms.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Strong experience with PLC and HMI development, including programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning for renewable energy or utility-scale power applications.
  • Proven experience executing engineering for EPC-style power projects, encompassing SCADA, communications, controls systems, protection and metering, and integration with utility and grid operator interfaces.
  • Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols, including IEC 60870-5-101/103/104, IEC 61850 MMS, DNP3, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA, and MQTT.
  • Working knowledge of industrial automation hardware and platforms, including:
  • Experience leading or mentoring engineers, technicians, or contractors in the electric power or related industrial sectors

Nice to have

  • Background in industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA architectures, with exposure to IT/OT convergence in operational environments.
  • Experience with the Ignition SCADA / IIoT platform (Inductive Automation), including system configuration, visualization, or data integration.
  • We believe every voice matters.
  • We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.
  • Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.
  • Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward.

Skills

  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of engineering processes, templates, test procedures, and deployment tools.

Company info

  • Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage.
  • Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios.
  • With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future.
  • For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non ‑ technical stakeholders, including project leadership and customers.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer
  • At Fluence, we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
  • At Fluence, we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture.
  • We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • To join our team, you'll need to be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship.
  • Please note that Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.
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