Senior Controls Engineer - Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Fluence Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology firm in Houston is looking for a Principal Controls Software Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge control software for energy storage systems. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with MathWorks Matlab/Simulink and Agile development. Responsibilities include designing software for utility applications, managing project timelines, and troubleshooting engineering issues. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering is required, with a preference for a Master’s. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of control software development experience with a Bachelor degree.
• 10+ years of control software development experience with a Master degree.
• Significant related work experience will be considered in place of a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Design Fluence’s energy storage system control software.
• Develop and integrate grid-scale battery systems.
• Support requisition engineering and troubleshoot field issues.

Skills

Expertise in MathWorks Matlab/Simulink

Agile development framework

Control software development

Power system market applications

Closed-loop control algorithms

Linux shell script programming

Education

Bachelor in Electrical, Electronics, or Controls Engineering

Masters in Power system, Power electronics, Energy

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

A leading energy technology firm in Houston is looking for a Principal Controls Software Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge control software for energy storage systems. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with MathWorks Matlab/Simulink and Agile development. Responsibilities include designing software for utility applications, managing project timelines, and troubleshooting engineering issues. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering is required, with a preference for a Master’s. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future.