Sr Controls/SCADA Engineer

FluenC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluent Energy? Fluence is seeking an experienced Controls/Automation engineer for utility-scale energy storage projects in Bengaluru. You will lead project teams, develop and test control systems, and ensure compliance across clients and subcontractors.

Applicants should have 5+ years of experience in controls and software for power utilities, with expertise in EMS, grid codes, and SCADA protocols. Travel across EMEA may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in automation/controls (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in Controls/Software for power utilities or related industry.
• Expertise in electricity transmission/distribution, EMS systems, grid code analysis.
• Experience with Linux-based systems and languages (Python, shell).
• Model-based design experience with Simulink, and C/C++ programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team on realizing project requirements; SME for controls, app modes, grid integration.
• Develop, implement and test controls applications for utility-scale energy storage.
• Create standardized test procedures; perform FAT/SAT and prototype lab testing.
• Interface with clients and sub-contractors to ensure controls compliance during Tender and Execution.
• Document existing controls infrastructure including software, hardware, protocols, and validation procedures.
• Stay current with Fluence products and best practices; report to leadership as needed.
• Develop performance KPIs and contribute to safety KPIs; travel across EMEA.

Skills

Controls systems

SCADA protocols

Python

C/C++

Linux

Simulink

Education

Bachelors/Masters in automation/controls

Tools

IEC60870-5-101/103/104

IEC 61850 MMS

DNP3

Modbus & TCP/IP

PLC

RTUs

SEL RTAC

SEL Relays & Meters

Siemens Relays & Meters

SCADA Gateways

Data Concentrators

Job description

• Leading the Project team on realization of the Project specific requirements with existing functionalities: serve as the Subject Matter Expert regarding Controls, Application modes, Grid integration, as well as all related and relevant systems and processes.
• Involved in the product development engineering of utility scale energy storage solutions, including the development, implementation and testing of controls applications.
• Develop standardized test procedures and execute tests (FAT / SAT) to reduce commissioning time, and perform testing, including involvement in hands on lab testing during evaluations of prototype systems.
• Manage interface to Client and sub-contractor to ensure Controls compliance and lead concept during Tender and Project Execution phase.
• Develop and maintain documentation of existing Controls infrastructure including software architecture, hardware, applications, protocols, communication links and system validation and testing procedures.
• Keep current with all Company products, developments, and projects as they apply to the Controls network at both site and enterprise levels.
• Maintain strict management of change control procedures and documentation.
• Remain current on industry best practices and updated technology to ensure the company provides world-class Controls services.
• Support company strategy and provide relevant reporting and updates to Company leadership as needed.
• Develop and recommend performance management and feedback to current Controls technical support KPI s.
• Executing tasks related to Fluence safety KPIs
• Travel throughout EMEA

Skill Requirements

• Bachelor s / Master s degree in computer / industrial engineering with focus on automation and controls (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Controls/Software/programming experience with a power utility or related industry and with the design, operation and maintenance of a power plant.
• Expert in the electricity transmission/distribution sector and EMS systems: Grid code and requirements analysis, development and testing of algorithms for Grid services applications.
• Expert in the following SCADA protocols: IEC60870-5-101/103/104, IEC 61850 MMS, DNP3, Modbus & TCP/IP, PLC, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), SEL Real Time Automation Controller (RTAC), SEL Relays & Meters, Siemens Relays & Meters & SCADA Gateways & Data Concentrators.
• Experience with Linux based systems and commands, High-level programming languages such as Python and shell/bash scripting and Github.
• Experience with MathWorks Simulink for model-based systems engineering, C/C++.

• Expert on the design, operation and maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment including but not limited to inverters, transformers, I/O racks, telecommunications, and controllers.
• Solution-orientated mindset