Chief Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Engineer

Fluence, a global market leader in intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage, is seeking a highly qualified Chief BESS Engineer to hold ultimate technical authority over the design, development, and optimization of the company's Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role is responsible for directing the engineering strategy, ensuring cohesive integration across mechanical, thermal, and battery systems, and driving innovation to meet evolving market demands.

As the Chief BESS Engineer, you will lead the overall design and technical strategy for BESS, maintaining full responsibility for system-level architecture and integration. You will serve as the ultimate technical authority in Design Reviews, making decisions on design direction, performance criteria, and safety standards. You will direct the integration of all BESS subsystems, ensuring that mechanical, electrical, thermal management, power conversion, and battery technologies work together to optimize system performance.

Key responsibilities include developing a long-term vision for BESS evolution, facilitating strong collaboration between engineering teams, overseeing the resolution of complex engineering challenges, and ensuring full system testing protocols are in place. You will also provide leadership and mentorship to engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability within the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Master's or Ph.D. preferred), with 15+ years of experience in battery systems, energy storage, or related fields. You should have a strong track record of leading complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects, in-depth knowledge of battery technologies and systems, and demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines.

Join Fluence and be part of a team that is transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. This role offers the opportunity to lead cutting-edge developments in energy storage technology and make a significant impact on the renewable energy industry.