Senior Power Systems Engineer, Data Centers

Fluence•Arlington, VA

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 Engineering Team and will focus on power systems modeling of Fluence Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for Data Center/large load applications, particularly the major components of the inverters and the Fluence control system.

Requirements

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.
Experience in performing integration studies for Data center and large load applications
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, grid codes
Experience & ability to work In a high pressure environment
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

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.
Support product team in validation of control design concept
Be upto date with the latest requirements and technology advancements for large load applications.
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.