Senior Deployment Manager

ON.energy • Atlanta, GA

21h

About The Position

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.
Deployment Manager (People Leader) – BESS & Control Systems
Position Overview
We are seeking a Deployment Manager with strong experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), industrial control environments, and software deployment to support our Commissioning and Services team.
This role will be responsible not only for technical deployment execution across BESS and Datacenter AI UPS projects, but also for leading and developing a team of deployment engineers.
The Deployment Manager will ensure that control systems, EMS platforms, and Linux-based deployments are delivered consistently, safely, and efficiently across multiple project sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Energy Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 5–10+ years of experience in deployment, commissioning, field engineering, or service roles in energy or industrial control environments.
• Hands-on experience delivering Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
• Familiarity with EMS platforms, site controllers, and control system integration.
• Experience with: PLC/SCADA systems, Industrial networking and protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850 preferred), Inverter, BMS, and protection system integration
• Proven experience deploying and supporting applications in Linux environments.
• Strong command-line troubleshooting and networking knowledge.
• Prior experience managing or leading technical field teams, deployment groups, or commissioning engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (Engineering, Project Management, Service, Customer Teams).
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to lead teams through complex site execution challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting commissioning and service operations across multiple sites.
• Background in datacenter power infrastructure, UPS systems, or mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices in industrial control deployments.
• Experience with fleet monitoring, remote deployments, and OTA update strategies.
• Familiarity with scripting (Bash/Python) is a plus.
• Strong technical and systems-level troubleshooting ability
• Proven people leadership and mentoring skills
• Operational ownership and execution focus
• Ability to manage multiple deployments in parallel
• Strong collaboration and customer-facing communication

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment activities for BESS control systems, EMS, and site-level software platforms.
• Oversee installation, configuration, and validation of control and monitoring systems across project sites.
• Manage deployment processes for Linux-based environments, including system configuration, patching, and updates.
• Support integration of EMS with SCADA, inverters, PLCs, protection relays, and other site equipment.
• Partner closely with the Commissioning and Services teams to ensure smooth site execution.
• Provide leadership and escalation support during energization, testing, and system handover.
• Troubleshoot complex issues involving communications, controls, software deployment, and site networking.
• Support ongoing service needs, including corrective actions, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a people manager for deployment engineering personnel.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing deployment team supporting multiple concurrent projects.
• Establish clear expectations, provide coaching, and conduct performance feedback and reviews.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training for deployment and commissioning resources.
• Support deployment of control and energy management solutions for datacenter-scale UPS and AI infrastructure storage systems.
• Ensure deployments meet the uptime, resiliency, and performance requirements expected in mission-critical environments.
• Own and continuously improve deployment procedures, checklists, and commissioning readiness documentation.
• Ensure strong configuration management, version control, and deployment consistency across fleets of systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve deployment tools, automation, and standardization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
• Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
• Major medical expenses and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level