About Fluence: Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in over 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Fluence is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.
OUR CULTURE AND VALUES
We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.
We are Leading
Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.
We are Responsible
Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.
We are Agile
We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.
We are Fun
We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
This position will be within Fluence’s software engineering team working on the
Nispera Asset Performance Management (APM) platform. You will focus on developing fleet control functionalities for battery storage and extend the functionality to cover wind and solar power plants at a later stage. Besides hands-on software development, you will also act as the go-to-person for industrial control systems within the product development team.
What does a Software Engineer, Fleet Control do at Fluence?
- Serve as the controls expert in a team developing integrations with control systems.
- Work together with product managers to translate functional product specifications to software requirement specifications.
- Design, implement, document and maintain connectors to industrial control and SCADA systems for large scale battery storage and wind and solar power plants.
- Model and cultivate a culture of inclusivity, trust, exceptional communication, collaboration, respect, continuous learning, and enthusiasm for our work.
What does the ideal candidate look like?
- BSc or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Controls Systems or a closely related field
- 5+ years of professional working experience in software development [ZA<ASE1]
- Skilled in Python development with the ability to develop services with automated unit testing.
- Hands on experience in working with industrial SCADA and control systems.
- Experience in industrial protocols [ZA2] like Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850 and MQTT
- Familiarity with power generation and/or grid level control systems
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to HaveKnowledge of the energy industryExperience in Edge computing and Linux environmentsCloud infrastructure and services knowhowExperience in working and delivering products and services in agile environments.
Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
