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: ABOUT THE POSITION   Fluence is seeking   a Controls   & SCADA Engineer to strengthen its Solution Engineering capabilities across the Americas region. This role reports to the   Controls and SCADA Engineering Manager  and works collaboratively with Network Support Engineers,   other   Controls & 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, supporting   next ‑ generation   Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), power integration initiatives, and   state ‑ of ‑ the ‑ art   utility ‑ scale   power plants. The role plays a key part in delivering   cost ‑ 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 ‑ ready   designs, 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   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.   Create and manage controls specifications,   points   lists , and OPC mappings to support customer remote monitoring, control, and data integration requirements.   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.   Ensure all engineering deliverables are   contract ‑ compliant , constructible, and regionally   appropriate , accounting for jurisdictional codes, standards, and cost impacts.   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.   Support technical issue resolution across the project lifecycle, driving   root ‑ cause   analysis and corrective actions.   Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of engineering processes, templates, test procedures, and deployment tools.   Track and improve operational performance metrics, including deployment quality, commissioning efficiency, and   issue   recurrence.   Champion continuous improvement initiatives related to OS deployment,   controls   functionality, and OT/network integration.   Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and   non ‑ technical   stakeholders, including project leadership and customers.   Promote a strong culture of safety, documentation discipline, engineering rigor, and quality execution.   Perform the majority of configuration and deployment tasks remotely; however, travel to project sites is required as needed to support successful execution.   Required Qualifications   7+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting Controls, Communications, Network, and SCADA systems within the power utility or related industries, including BESS, PV, or hybrid power systems. 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.   Deep technical knowledge of power plant control systems, including SCADA development, data acquisition, power plant controllers, PCS controls, Battery Management Systems (BMS), and integration with low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems.   Proven experience executing en