LocationAtlanta, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States; Atlanta; Houston, Texas, United States
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
DepartmentNetwork & Deployment
Company size51+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen3d ago
About the company
ON.energy 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. With multiple gigawatts currently under construction, we are enabling grid-safe data centers.
Location: Atlanta (remote) or Houston (hybrid) with up to 40% travel to project sites as needed.
Role Overview
The EMS Deployment Engineer 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.
Key Responsibilities
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Deploy, configure, and support Ignition-based EMS/SCADA platforms for BESS projects
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Support commissioning activities including EMS bring-up, system integration testing, SAT, and early operational support
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Configure Ignition gateways, tags, UDTs, alarms, historian, and visualization components
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Integrate EMS with Siemens PLCs, PCS, BMS, meters, protection relays, and site networks
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Support data acquisition, control workflows, and site-level dashboards for commissioning and operations
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Troubleshoot EMS, data, and communications issues under commissioning timelines
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Collaborate closely with Controls Engineers, Network Engineers, Deployment Engineers, and Field Commissioning teams
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Support FATs, site commissioning, and handover to Service and Operations teams
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Assist in developing standardized EMS templates, screen sets, tag models, and deployment procedures
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Review and validate EMS documentation, configurations, and as-built deliverables
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Travel to project sites during deployment and commissioning phases as required
Required Qualifications
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Hands-on experience deploying and supporting Ignition (Inductive Automation) in OT or industrial environments
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Experience configuring tags, UDTs, alarms, historians, and visualization in Ignition
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Experience integrating EMS/SCADA platforms with PLCs and field devices
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Strong understanding of OT systems and industrial communications
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Ability to troubleshoot across EMS, controls, and networking boundaries
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Comfortable working in fast-paced commissioning environments with evolving requirements
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Willingness to travel to project sites as required
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Direct, hands-on Ignition deployment experience is required.
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Ability to travel to project sites 30-40% as needed.
Preferred Experience
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Experience with utility-scale BESS, renewables, power generation, or substation environments
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Familiarity with Siemens PLCs and Modbus TCP / IEC 61850 (high-level understanding)
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Experience supporting commissioning teams on live sites
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Knowledge of OT cybersecurity fundamentals
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Experience working with EPCs, OEMs, and customer stakeholders
What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)
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Ignition-based EMS systems are deployed reliably across new BESS projects
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Commissioning timelines are supported through stable EMS visibility and control
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EMS-related issues are identified and resolved quickly during site bring-up
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EMS configurations become more standardized and repeatable across projects
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Field, commissioning, and service teams trust this role as the EMS authority
Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
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Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
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Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.
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Agency Notice: 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.