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ON.energyis 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

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Experience

• 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

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

• Ignition-based EMS systems are deployed reliably across new BESS projects
• Commissioning timelines are supported through stable EMS visibility and control
• EMS-related issues are identified and resolved quickly during site bring-up
• EMS configurations become more standardized and repeatable across projects
• Field, commissioning, and service teams trust this role as the EMS authority

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For US-based roles- What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays 

For Mexico-based roles- What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility
• Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
• Major medical expenses and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)

For all roles:

• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
• Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
• Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.

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