Deployment Engineer-Energy Management System

Summary

ON.energy is setting the standard for large-load interconnection through its patented AI UPS technology for grid-safe data centers. The EMS Deployment Engineer will deploy, configure, commission, troubleshoot, and support Ignition-based Energy Management Systems for utility-scale battery energy storage projects, integrating them with industrial controls, devices, and site networks.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and support **Ignition-based EMS/SCADA platforms** for BESS projects
• Support commissioning activities including EMS bring-up, system integration testing, SAT, and early operational support
• Configure Ignition gateways, tags, UDTs, alarms, historian, and visualization components
• Integrate EMS with Siemens PLCs, PCS, BMS, meters, protection relays, and site networks
• Support data acquisition, control workflows, and site-level dashboards for commissioning and operations
• Troubleshoot EMS, data, and communications issues under commissioning timelines
• Collaborate closely with Controls Engineers, Network Engineers, Deployment Engineers, and Field Commissioning teams
• Support FATs, site commissioning, and handover to Service and Operations teams
• Assist in developing standardized EMS templates, screen sets, tag models, and deployment procedures
• Review and validate EMS documentation, configurations, and as-built deliverables
• Travel to project sites during deployment and commissioning phases as required

Skills

• Hands-on experience deploying and supporting Ignition (Inductive Automation) in OT or industrial environments
• Experience configuring tags, UDTs, alarms, historians, and visualization in Ignition
• Experience integrating EMS/SCADA platforms with PLCs and field devices
• Strong understanding of OT systems and industrial communications
• Ability to troubleshoot across EMS, controls, and networking boundaries
• Comfortable working in fast-paced commissioning environments with evolving requirements
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required
• Direct, hands-on Ignition deployment experience is required
• Ability to travel to project sites 30-40% as needed
• Experience with utility-scale BESS, renewables, power generation, or substation environments
• Familiarity with Siemens PLCs and Modbus TCP / IEC 61850 (high-level understanding)
• Experience supporting commissioning teams on live sites
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity fundamentals
• Experience working with EPCs, OEMs, and customer stakeholders

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Hands-on experience deploying and supporting Ignition (Inductive Automation) in OT or industrial environments
• Experience configuring tags, UDTs, alarms, historians, and visualization in Ignition
• Experience integrating EMS/SCADA platforms with PLCs and field devices
• Strong understanding of OT systems and industrial communications
• Ability to troubleshoot across EMS, controls, and networking boundaries
• Comfortable working in fast-paced commissioning environments with evolving requirements
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required
• Direct, hands-on Ignition deployment experience is required
• Ability to travel to project sites 30-40% as needed

Nice to Haves

• Experience with utility-scale BESS, renewables, power generation, or substation environments
• Familiarity with Siemens PLCs and Modbus TCP / IEC 61850 (high-level understanding)
• Experience supporting commissioning teams on live sites
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity fundamentals
• Experience working with EPCs, OEMs, and customer stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy