Director of Advanced Solutions & Microgrid Integration

ON.energy; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ON.energy is seeking a Director of Advanced Solutions Engineering to lead the integration and validation of advanced power and energy technologies across microgrids, testbeds, and first-of-kind deployments. You will establish an execution-focused R&D vertical that connects product development, controls, power systems, commissioning, operations, suppliers, laboratories, and customers.

You will build and lead a high-performing integration team and engage with strategic partners.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years in power systems, microgrids, energy storage, controls, commissioning or complex system integration.
• Strong knowledge of BESS, PCS/inverters, DC systems, transformers, switchgear, protection, EMS/SCADA, PLCs, and industrial communications.
• Experience leading teams, delivering complex programs, and communicating risk to engineers, customers, suppliers and executives.
• Willingness to travel periodically for commissioning and field activities.

Responsibilities

• Define integrated solutions combining BESS, PCS, generation, switchgear, transformers, protection, EMS, and customer loads.
• Lead grid-connected and islanded controls architecture and coordination with internal/external teams.
• Own high-complexity programs involving first-of-kind applications and new products.
• Set ownership, interfaces, deliverables, criteria, decision rights, and escalation paths.

Job description

ON.energy is seeking a Director of Advanced Solutions Engineering to lead the integration and validation of advanced power and energy technologies across microgrids, testbeds, and first-of-kind deployments. You will establish an execution-focused R&D vertical that connects product development, controls, power systems, commissioning, operations, suppliers, laboratories, and customers.

You will build and lead a high-performing integration team and engage with strategic partners.