Sales Engineer, AU

Fluence is seeking a Sales Engineer in Melbourne, Australia, responsible for providing technical support for energy storage technology, assisting sales teams, and leading technical evaluations. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, preferably in Battery Energy Storage Systems or related fields. Candidates should possess strong communication and leadership skills, project management capabilities, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Job Description
• Develop a deep understanding for the Fluence energy storage technology platforms and provide sales teams with technical support as well as product configuration guidance / costing to drive successful equipment only and turnkey sales
• Assist in the development of sales tools and support materials to streamline and scale sales efforts within the region
• Serve as the Australian Engineering technical expert.
• Take the lead in identifying and evaluating proposals from BOP contractors to support system integration
• Work with Sales to negotiate technical aspects of contract negotiations
• Support dynamic system modelling efforts to optimize the product offering for target applications and markets
• Capture customer technical and application requirements to help shape the Fluence product roadmaps
• Provide support to Project Procurement by drafting specifications and performing technical reviews of vendor quotations
• Ensure that completed systems conform to all specifications, codes, standards and customer requirements
• Working in close cooperation with Energy Storage project and engineering teams.
• Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally.

Requirements
• BS/BA minimum; Electrical Engineering preferred, but other fields will be considered.
• 10+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems, Solar PV, Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) for High Voltage Systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills needed to develop and manage a team.
• Organizational competencies and project management skills to keep projects, processes, and the entire engineering team on track.
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
• Interpersonal communication skills with expertise in resolving disagreements and distilling complicated topics to a broader audience.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and communicate results
• Ability to review contracts and technical requirements
• Entrepreneurial drive and ability to prioritize and execute on many tasks in parallel
• Willing and able to travel, domestically and internationally
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.