Deployment Engineer-Energy Management System

ON.energy; Alpharetta, Atlanta, Houston (GA, GA, TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and growth

Job summary

ON.energy is seeking an EMS Deployment Engineer to deploy, configure, and support Ignition-based Energy Management Systems for utility-scale BESS projects. You will ensure reliable system visibility, data flow, and integration between EMS, PLCs, BMS, and site networks across multiple campuses.

Based in the US, you will travel up to 40% to project sites, support commissioning activities, and collaborate with Controls, Network, and Field teams to standardize templates and deployment procedures.

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.

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 with Controls Engineers, Network Engineers, Deployment Engineers, and Field Commissioning teams.

Skills

Ignition deployment

OT networking

PLC/SCADA integration

Troubleshooting EMS

Travel readiness

Documentation review

Tools

Ignition (Inductive Automation)

Siemens PLCs

Modbus/TCP IEC 61850

Job description

Deployment Engineer-Energy Management System

ON.energyis building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges, delivering custom solutions for AI data centers, mission-critical facilities, and front-of-the-meter assets. ON recently announced a 5GW partnership, with 3GW currently under construction across multiple hyperscale data center campuses. With patented technology and proprietary software,ON.energydevelops projects worldwide that set new benchmarks for resilience.

Location: Atlanta (remote) orHouston (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
• 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.

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.