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OT Systems Engineer

ON.energy


Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

is building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges delivering custom solutions for AI data centers mission-critical facilities and front-of-the-meter assets. ON recently announced a 5GW partnership with 3GW currently under construction across multiple hyperscale data center campuses. With patented technology and proprietary softwaredevelops projects worldwide that set new benchmarks for resilience.

Location: Remote with up to 50% required travel to project sites

Role Summary

TheOT Systems Engineer is responsible for deploying configuring and supporting operational technology (OT) networks for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role is critical to successful commissioning and system handover ensuring reliable communications between control systems EMS PCS BMS SCADA and remote monitoring platforms.

This is a field-facing deployment-oriented role focused on bringing new projects online.

Key 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

Required Experience & Skills

  • 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

  • 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

What Success Looks Like (612 Months)

  • New BESS sites are brought online with stable secure network connectivity
  • Commissioning timelines are supported not delayed by network readiness
  • Network issues are resolved quickly and collaboratively during deployment
  • Site documentation and standards improve over time
  • Field and commissioning teams trust this role as a reliable partner


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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.

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Required Experience:

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