Controls & SCADA Engineer
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.
Job Description:
Role Overview
Fluence is seekinga Controls& SCADA Engineer to strengthen its Solution Engineering capabilities across the Americas region. This role reports to theControls and SCADA Engineering Manager and works collaboratively with Network Support Engineers,otherControls & SCADA Engineers, and Systems Deployment Engineers to support and execute regional projects.
The Controls & SCADA Engineer contributes to the design, development, and deployment of innovative controls, monitoring, and automation solutions, supportingnext‑generationBattery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), power integration initiatives, andstate‑of‑the‑artutility‑scalepower plants. The role plays a key part in deliveringcost‑effective, reliable, and scalable network and controls systems aligned with Fluence standards and customer requirements.
In this position, the engineer translates initial system concepts into fully detailed,construction‑readydesigns, working closely with internal engineering teams, product groups, EPC partners, and external contractors. The role supports projects throughout the lifecycle—from system design and integration through deployment and commissioning—ensuring technical quality, constructability, and successful execution.
Key Responsibilities
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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.
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Lead the engineering development, coordination, review, and technical oversight of multiple contracted energy storage projects at varying stages of execution.
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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‑specifictraining will be provided to support commissioning activities.
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Develop andmaintaincontrols architecture, controls narratives, and integration strategies for BESS functionality, including interfaces withhigher‑levelplant controllers managing multiple asset types.
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Create and manage controls specifications,pointslists, and OPC mappings to support customer remote monitoring, control, and data integration requirements.
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Define and execute FAT and SAT strategies in collaboration with Network Design and Systems Deployment teams to reduce commissioning risk and duration.
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Coordinate and manage external engineering firms, subcontractors, andcross‑functionalinternal teams (electrical, network, manufacturing, fire suppression, product, deployment, and commissioning) to ensurehigh‑quality,on‑time, andon‑budgetdelivery.
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Ensure all engineering deliverables arecontract‑compliant, constructible, and regionallyappropriate, accounting for jurisdictional codes, standards, and cost impacts.
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Maintain working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and certifications within the energy storage industry and support project leadership in securing regulatory and jurisdictional approvals.
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Partnerwith Project Managers and Project Engineers to plan, prioritize, and resource controls and SCADA activities across multiple concurrent projects.
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Act as the technical escalation point for complex controls, SCADA, networking, andsystem‑integrationissues during design, deployment, and commissioning.
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Support technical issue resolution across the project lifecycle, drivingroot‑causeanalysis and corrective actions.