Deployment Engineer at ON.energy

<div class="content-intro"><p>ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support, ON.energy provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper-scale campuses, validated by top U.S. national labs, and certified for grid-safe operation by major utilities. With real products in the field, we’re scaling faster than the grid can, transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.</p></div><p><strong>Location: Alpharetta area, Hybrid on-site 3-4 days per week.</strong></p> <p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p> <p>The <strong>Deployment Enginee</strong>r is responsible for preparing, configuring, and validating BESS control, network, and EMS systems prior to shipment to project sites. This role ensures systems arrive site-ready, reducing commissioning risk, minimizing field rework, and accelerating site bring-up.</p> <p>This position is factory-focused and hands-on, working closely with engineering, controls, EMS, and commissioning teams to deliver fully validated systems before field deployment.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Perform factory pre-deployment of BESS systems, including controls, EMS, networking, and system configuration</li> <li>Configure and validate system components prior to shipment (PLCs, EMS, network devices, gateways, firmware, and software)</li> <li>Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities and ensure systems meet commissioning readiness requirements</li> <li>Validate system configurations, versions, and integration points prior to site deployment</li> <li>Identify and resolve issues early to prevent downstream field and commissioning delays</li> <li>Collaborate with Controls Engineers, EMS Deployment Engineers, Network Engineers, and Engineering teams</li> <li>Develop and execute pre-deployment checklists, validation steps, and sign-off procedures</li> <li>Document system configurations, versions, and factory-validated states</li> <li>Support continuous improvement of factory pre-deployment standards and processes</li> <li>Provide limited field support during commissioning as needed to ensure continuity between factory and site execution</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience supporting deployment, integration, or commissioning of OT or industrial systems</li> <li>Hands-on experience configuring and validating control systems, EMS/SCADA, or industrial networks</li> <li>Strong understanding of system integration across controls, networking, and software domains</li> <li>Ability to follow and improve structured deployment and validation processes</li> <li>Comfortable working in fast-paced production or factory environments</li> <li>Strong troubleshooting and attention to detail</li> <li>Willingness to travel occasionally to support commissioning or site bring-up as needed</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with utility-scale BESS, renewables, or power generation systems in Linux CLI environment</li> <li>Familiarity with Siemens PLCs, Ignition EMS, and industrial networking concepts</li> <li>Experience supporting FATs or factory integration activities</li> <li>Experience working alongside commissioning and field deployment teams</li> <li>Background bridging engineering design and field execution</li> </ul> <p><strong>What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)</strong></p> <ul> <li>Systems arrive on site in a validated, deployment-ready state</li> <li>Commissioning timelines improve due to reduced rework and configuration issues</li> <li>Factory-identified issues prevent downstream site delays</li> <li>Pre-deployment processes become standardized and repeatable</li> <li>Field and commissioning teams trust factory outputs and documentation</li> </ul> <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>Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process, email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li>Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.</li> </ul></div>