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:
Role Overview
As a Project Engineering Manager at Fluence, you will lead and develop a team of engineers supporting renewable energy and energy storage projects from initial bidding through engineering execution and commissioning. You will provide technical leadership and project oversight to ensure engineering deliverables meet project requirements, quality standards, schedules and budgets. You will partner with Sales, Project Management, Procurement and Construction to deliver technically sound, cost-effective solutions while strengthening engineering capabilities, improving processes and supporting team development.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and develop engineers through technical guidance, training, performance feedback and professional development opportunities
Manage engineering resources, staffing needs and workload distribution to support project priorities
Promote collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement across the team
Partner with Sales to evaluate customer requirements, technical specifications and project scope during bidding
Support preliminary engineering designs, technical proposals and cost estimates
Participate in customer meetings to present technical solutions and address engineering questions
Optimize proposed designs to balance technical feasibility, cost competitiveness and project requirements
Oversee the transition from preliminary engineering through detailed design, project execution and commissioning support
Lead the development and review of engineering drawings, technical specifications and project documentation
Ensure engineering deliverables meet project schedules, budgets, quality standards and customer requirements
Collaborate with Project Management, Procurement, Construction and other stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and support project delivery
Conduct technical design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes, standards and regulations
Identify technical and execution risks, develop mitigation strategies and resolve engineering issues
Implement engineering quality control practices to reduce errors, rework and project delays
Maintain accurate engineering documentation and support compliance, audit and project safety requirements
Support the Senior Manager of Engineering and Execution in implementing engineering strategies, operational priorities and business objectives
Report engineering progress, resource allocation, project risks and team performance
Translate department objectives into actionable engineering plans and deliverables
Improve engineering processes, tools and workflows by applying lessons learned and industry best practices
Required Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Energy Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline
5+ years of engineering experience in renewable energy, energy storage or a related industry
2+ years of experience leading engineering teams or overseeing large-scale engineering projects
Experience supporting projects from conceptual design through detailed engineering, execution and commissioning
Hands-on experience with the design, installation or commissioning of renewable energy or energy storage systems
Experience supporting technical proposals, preliminary engineering designs and cost estimates during bidding
Proficiency with relevant engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, PVSyst, WindPro, ETAP or comparable software
Knowledge of…