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    Principal Electrical Engineer – MV AI UPS Data Centers & Storage

    Alpharetta, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time8+ yrs experiencePosted 3mo ago
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    Job description

    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.

    Agency Notice: ON.energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted without a fully executed Master Services Agreement (MSA) and a written request from an authorized member of our Talent Acquisition team will be considered the property of ON.energy. No placement fees or compensation will be paid for unsolicited candidate submissions.

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    ON.energy

    ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. They provide a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s leading cloud and AI companies. Their 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.

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