Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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
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
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