Senior Electrical Engineer – Battery Systems, Controls & EMS Integration

ON.energy • 1w ago

ON.energy 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, ON.energy provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s 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, we’re scaling faster than the grid can, transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.

Location: Tysons, Virginia / Hybrid

As a Senior Electrical Engineer – Battery Systems, Controls & EMS Integration, you will provide technical leadership for the design, validation, and optimization of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects supporting next-generation data center and grid applications. Reporting to the Chief Electrical Engineer, you will lead battery sizing, evaluate BESS technologies, validate inverter/PCS performance, and drive the integration of EMS, Plant Controllers, and SCADA systems to ensure reliable, high-performing energy storage solutions. This is a highly collaborative role that combines advanced engineering analysis, controls expertise, and operational optimization to shape the future of large-scale energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

· Battery sizing and lifecycle modeling

· BESS vendor model review and validation

· EMS and Plant Controller integration

· Controls strategy validation

· Inverter/PCS modeling experience

· SCADA and operational analytics

· Python, VS Code, Jupyter Notebooks, Git

Required Qualifications:

· 8+ years of electrical engineering experience, with a focus on battery systems, BESS vendor evaluation, inverter/PCS performance validation, and EMS or Plant Controller integration.

· Battery & Controls Expertise: Deep knowledge of battery sizing, lifecycle modeling, controls strategy validation, and BESS vendor model review in utility-scale energy storage environments.

· Systems Integration: Proven ability to lead EMS and Plant Controller integration efforts, including SCADA configuration and operational optimization for BESS deployments.

· Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of Python, VS Code, Jupyter Notebooks, and Git for engineering analysis and operational analytics.

· Communication: Ability to coordinate effectively with EMS vendors, controls engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and optimized energy storage solutions.

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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.
Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process, email recruitment@onenergystorage.com
Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.