Controls Engineer

ON.energy is 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 area is preferred. Role will require travel to projects sites.

Role Summary

The Controls Engineer is responsible for deploying, configuring, and supporting control systems for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role is central to commissioning success, ensuring reliable operation and integration of Siemens PLC-based control systems with EMS, PCS, BMS, protection systems, and site networks.

Key Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and support Siemens PLC-based control systems for BESS projects

Support commissioning activities including system bring-up, integration testing, and site acceptance testing (SAT)

Troubleshoot PLC logic, communications, and I/O issues during commissioning and early operations

Integrate PLCs with EMS, PCS, BMS, protection relays, meters, and SCADA systems

Support communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 61850 (as applicable), and other OT interfaces

Collaborate closely with Network Engineers, Deployment Engineers, EMS teams, and Field Commissioning teams

Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and field commissioning activities

Assist with developing standardized PLC configurations, templates, and commissioning procedures

Review and validate control system documentation, drawings, and as-built configurations

Travel to project sites during deployment and commissioning phases as required

Required Experience & Skills

Hands-on experience with Siemens PLC platforms (TIA Portal, S7-1500 / S7-1200 or similar)

Experience commissioning or supporting industrial control systems in the field

Strong understanding of PLC-based control architectures and OT systems

Experience integrating PLCs with external systems (EMS, SCADA, PCS, BMS, protection)

Ability to troubleshoot across controls, networking, and software boundaries

Comfortable working in fast-paced commissioning environments with time pressure

Willingness to travel to project sites during deployment and commissioning

Preferred Experience

Experience with utility-scale BESS, power generation, renewables, or substation environments

Familiarity with EMS platforms and grid-interactive systems

Experience supporting commissioning teams on live sites

Understanding of cybersecurity considerations in OT environments

Background working alongside EPCs, vendors, and OEMs

What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months)

Siemens PLC-based control systems are deployed reliably across new BESS projects

Commissioning timelines are supported through rapid issue resolution and system readiness

Control system integration issues are identified and resolved efficiently

Documentation quality and repeatability improve across deployments

Field and commissioning teams trust this role as a key technical partner

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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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