Controls and SCADA Engineer

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Fluence is seeking a Controls & SCADA Engineer to strengthen its Solution Engineering capabilities across the Americas region. This role reports to the Controls & 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.

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• 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting Controls, Communications, Network, and SCADA systems within power utilities or related industries (BESS, PV, hybrid power systems).
• Intermediate-to-expert proficiency in industrial SCADA, DCS, and DAS platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong experience with PLC and HMI development, including programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning for renewable or utility‑scale power applications.
• Deep technical knowledge of power plant control systems, including SCADA development, data acquisition, plant controllers, PCS controls, Battery Management Systems (BMS), and integration with low-, medium-, and high‑voltage systems.
• Proven experience supporting EPC‑style power projects, including SCADA, communications, controls, protection and metering systems, and integration with utilities and grid operators.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial communication protocols: IEC 60870‑5‑101/103/104, IEC 61850 MMS, DNP3, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA, and MQTT.
• Working knowledge of industrial automation hardware, including:
  • PLCs (e.g., Siemens S7, Allen Bradley Control Logix) and IEC 61131‑based soft logic
  • Protection relays and power quality/revenue meters (e.g., SEL, Electro Industries, SICAM, Bachmann)
  • SCADA gateways, RTUs, and data concentrators
• Strong understanding of industrial networking (TCP/IP, routing, switching, managed Ethernet, fiber/serial media) and deployment of enterprise‑grade equipment (e.g., Cisco) in OT environments.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity principles, including firewalls, network segmentation, secure remote access, and OT/IT security best practices.
• General understanding of high‑voltage equipment design, operation, and maintenance (inverters, transformers, I/O systems,…