Energy Management Systems (EMS) consultant

FPT Americas; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in energy solutions seeks a skilled technician to design and install hardware for data collection from factory equipment. The role involves connecting industrial equipment to data systems, supporting commissioning and troubleshooting, and acting as a technical liaison between factory operations and software teams. Ideal candidates will have experience with industrial protocols and a background in energy management and analytics. This is a full-time position based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience in installation of hardware to collect industrial data from machinery.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols like Modbus and OPC UA.
• Ability to communicate effectively with factory teams and software teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and install hardware to gather data from factory equipment.
• Connect equipment to data systems using industrial protocols.
• Support commissioning and troubleshooting of data systems.

Job description

• Design and perform the installation of hardware to collect data from factory equipment, including energy meters, sensors, and gateways.
• Connect industrial equipment (machines, utilities, electrical panels, etc.) to data systems using standard industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, Ethernet, etc. ).
• Work with factory teams to identify where and how to measure energy and equipment data, then provide the Bill of Materials to purchase necessary hardware/cables/sensors/etc.
• Support on-site commissioning and troubleshooting of sensors, meters, and data connections.
• Act as a technical bridge between factory OT teams and FPT software teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience building or working with Energy Management Systems (EMS).
• Experience building or working with Energy (gas, power, water) Analytic, Reporting and AI related features.
• Familiarity with carbon emissions calculations and sustainability reporting (Scope 2 emissions).
• Experience with cloud or edge platforms (AWS or Azure IoT, Kepware, etc.).
• Knowledge of MES or billing systems and their integration with IOT system and data.
• Background in manufacturing, energy, or discrete industries.