Deployment Engineer-Energy Management System at ON.energy

<div class="content-intro"><p>ON.energy<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>is setting the standard for large load interconnection. ON’s patented AI UPS™ is a medium-voltage UPS that serves as a firewall, protecting the data center from the grid, and the grid from the data center.&nbsp;With multiple gigawatts currently under construction, we are enabling grid-safe data centers.&nbsp;</p></div><p><strong>Location: Atlanta (remote) or&nbsp;Houston (hybrid) with up to </strong><strong>40% travel to project sites as needed.</strong></p> <p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p> <p>The <strong>EMS Deployment Engineer</strong> is responsible for deploying, configuring, and supporting Ignition-based Energy Management Systems (EMS) for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role plays a critical part in commissioning, ensuring reliable system visibility, control, data flow, and integration between EMS, PLCs, PCS, BMS, and site networks.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deploy, configure, and support <strong>Ignition-based EMS/SCADA platforms</strong> for BESS projects</li> <li>Support commissioning activities including EMS bring-up, system integration testing, SAT, and early operational support</li> <li>Configure Ignition gateways, tags, UDTs, alarms, historian, and visualization components</li> <li>Integrate EMS with Siemens PLCs, PCS, BMS, meters, protection relays, and site networks</li> <li>Support data acquisition, control workflows, and site-level dashboards for commissioning and operations</li> <li>Troubleshoot EMS, data, and communications issues under commissioning timelines</li> <li>Collaborate closely with Controls Engineers, Network Engineers, Deployment Engineers, and Field Commissioning teams</li> <li>Support FATs, site commissioning, and handover to Service and Operations teams</li> <li>Assist in developing standardized EMS templates, screen sets, tag models, and deployment procedures</li> <li>Review and validate EMS documentation, configurations, and as-built deliverables</li> <li>Travel to project sites during deployment and commissioning phases as required</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Hands-on experience deploying and supporting Ignition</strong> (Inductive Automation) in OT or industrial environments</li> <li>Experience configuring tags, UDTs, alarms, historians, and visualization in Ignition</li> <li>Experience integrating EMS/SCADA platforms with PLCs and field devices</li> <li>Strong understanding of OT systems and industrial communications</li> <li>Ability to troubleshoot across EMS, controls, and networking boundaries</li> <li>Comfortable working in fast-paced commissioning environments with evolving requirements</li> <li>Willingness to travel to project sites as required</li> <li><strong>Direct, hands-on Ignition deployment experience is required.</strong></li> <li><strong>Ability to travel to project sites 30-40% as needed.</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with utility-scale BESS, renewables, power generation, or substation environments</li> <li>Familiarity with Siemens PLCs and Modbus TCP / IEC 61850 (high-level understanding)</li> <li>Experience supporting commissioning teams on live sites</li> <li>Knowledge of OT cybersecurity fundamentals</li> <li>Experience working with EPCs, OEMs, and customer stakeholders</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ignition-based EMS systems are deployed reliably across new BESS projects</li> <li>Commissioning timelines are supported through stable EMS visibility and control</li> <li>EMS-related issues are identified and resolved quickly during site bring-up</li> <li>EMS configurations become more standardized and repeatable across projects</li> <li>Field, commissioning, and service teams trust this role as the EMS authority</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>#LI-JW1</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <p><strong>For US-based roles - What you’ll get:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) with company match</li> <li>Paid time off and company holidays&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>For Mexico-based roles - What you’ll get:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility</li> <li>Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days</li> <li>Major medical expenses and life insurance</li> <li>Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)</li> </ul> <p><strong>For all roles:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Professional development and growth opportunities</li> <li>Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy</li> <li>Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.</li> <li>Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.</li> </ul> <p><strong data-start="453" data-end="471">Agency Notice:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>ON.energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted without a fully executed Master Services Agreement (MSA) and a written request from an authorized member of our Talent Acquisition team will be considered the property of ON.energy. No placement fees or compensation will be paid for unsolicited candidate submissions.</p></div>