Lead end-to-end technical strategy and solution development for data center energy infrastructure opportunities from concept through contracting and execution.
Architect scalable system solutions aligned to customer requirements, utility constraints, and Fluence product roadmap.
Own grid studies, modeling, and technical evaluations supporting interconnection, contracting, and solution validation.
Serve as the primary technical interface across customers, utilities, regulators, EPCs, and OEMs to resolve risks and drive alignment.
Coordinate cross-functional teams (Sales Engineering, GID, Modeling, Product, Execution) to define requirements and ensure successful delivery.
Ensure continuity of technical intent through execution, commissioning, and onsite validation.
Define control philosophies and sequences of operation across BESS and hybrid plant configurations (PV, wind, thermal).

10-15 years of electrical experience in energy storage, electrical infrastructure, power generation, or related fields.
Proven track record closing complex, multimillion‑dollar B2B transactions with sophisticated counterparties (e.g., hyperscalers, colocation providers, utilities, developers, EPCs).
Deep understanding of data center power requirements and stakeholders and/or enterprise electrical infrastructure, in addition to experience with utilities, IPPs, developers, and/or large energy customers.
Expertise to engage deeply with engineering and operations teams on topics such as medium-voltage electrical distribution, load profiles, interconnection, power quality, controls/integration, and project execution constraints.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive‑level presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business outcomes.
Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline required.
Professional Engineering license preferred.

Data Center BESS Principal Engineer

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