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ON.energy · 2 weeks ago

Network Engineer (OT Systems Engineer)

ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible, providing a new class of power technology for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The Network Engineer (OT Systems Engineer) is responsible for deploying and supporting operational technology networks, ensuring reliable communications between various control systems and contributing to successful project commissioning.

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Responsibilities

Deploy and configure OT network infrastructure for BESS projects, including switches, routers, firewalls, cellular devices, and site communications equipment
Support commissioning activities by ensuring reliable connectivity between EMS, PCS, BMS, protection relays, meters, and SCADA systems
Configure network segmentation, VLANs, routing, and secure remote access appropriate for OT environments
Troubleshoot network and communication issues during commissioning and early operations
Work closely with Deployment Engineers, Controls Engineers, EMS teams, and Field Commissioning teams to resolve system integration issues
Support site bring-up, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and handover to service teams
Document site network architectures, configurations, and as-built drawings
Contribute to the development of standardized network designs, templates, and deployment procedures
Support remote monitoring, data acquisition, and secure connectivity to central monitoring platforms
Travel to project sites as required during deployment and commissioning phases

Qualification

OT network deploymentTCP/IP networkingIndustrial networking equipmentSCADA systemsCellular networkingSecure remote accessTroubleshooting skillsCommissioning experienceDocumentation skills

Required

Experience deploying OT or industrial networks in the field (power, renewables, utilities, manufacturing, oil & gas, or similar)
Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals in operational environments
Hands-on experience with industrial networking equipment (switches, routers, firewalls)
Familiarity with SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, EMS, or industrial control systems
Ability to troubleshoot across network, software, and controls boundaries
Comfortable working in commissioning environments with incomplete information and time pressure
Willingness to travel to project sites during deployment phases

Preferred

Experience with utility-scale BESS, solar, wind, or substation environments
Experience with cellular networking, VPNs, and secure remote access for OT systems
Familiarity with IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, or similar protocols (high-level understanding)
Experience supporting commissioning teams in the field
Background bridging IT networking concepts into OT environments

Benefits

401(k) match, health, vision, dental
Paid time off and company holidays

Company

ON.energy

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Battery storage IPP. A fully-integrated energy storage developer, technology company and asset owner. using proprietary software.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$262.6M
Key Investors
Lombard Odier Investment ManagersLive Oak BankUltra Capital
2025-01-28Debt Financing· $77.6M
2024-04-25Debt Financing· $25M
2023-12-20Debt Financing· $40M

Leadership Team

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Alan Cooper
Chief Executive Officer
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Ricardo de Azevedo
Chief Technology Officer
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