Deployment Engineer-Energy Management System
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the worlds leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper-scale campuses validated by top U.S. national labs and certified for grid-safe operation by major utilities. With real products in the field were scaling faster than the grid can transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.
Location: Atlanta (remote) orHouston (hybrid) with up to 40% travel to project sites as needed.
Role Overview
The EMS Deployment Engineer is responsible for deploying configuring and supporting Ignition-based Energy Management Systems (EMS) for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role plays a critical part in commissioning ensuring reliable system visibility control data flow and integration between EMS PLCs PCS BMS and site networks.
Key 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
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Experience
- 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
What Success Looks Like (First 612 Months)
- Ignition-based EMS systems are deployed reliably across new BESS projects
- Commissioning timelines are supported through stable EMS visibility and control
- EMS-related issues are identified and resolved quickly during site bring-up
- EMS configurations become more standardized and repeatable across projects
- Field commissioning and service teams trust this role as the EMS authority
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For US-based roles - What youll 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 youll 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: is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment discrimination or retaliation.
- Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process email
- Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
IC