Data Center BESS Principal Engineer

About this role

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

The Data Center BESS Principal Engineer is a senior-level technical role with a focus on supporting Global DC Sales while being a key individual contributor within the Sales Engineering organization. This role is responsible for supporting Sales to lead end-to-end technical strategy and solution development, as well as for coordinating cross-functionally inside Fluence across the technical teams. The DC Solutions Principal will also serve as a thought leader who can support external engagements with industry advocacy and rule setting bodies.

Key Responsibilities

Data Center Solutions

• 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.

Advanced Grid-Forming (GFM) Projects

• Keep abreast of and follow lessons learned...