Principal Electrical Engineer – MV AI UPS Data Centers & Storage

The posting, as ON.energy wrote it

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: United States, Remote with 30% travel, domestic and international

Travel: 25-30% required travel

As a Senior Electrical Engineer – MV AI UPS Data Centers & Storage 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, PCS & Controls Expertise: Deep knowledge of battery sizing, lifecycle modeling, controls strategy validation, and BESS vendor model review in utility-scale energy storage environments including experience with PSCAD and MATLAB .
• 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.
• Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.

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