# Senior Commissioning Engineer at ON.energy

Senior Commissioning Engineer at ON.energy in Alpharetta, Georgia, United States; Atlanta; Houston, Texas, United States; Miami, Florida, United States; Reston, Virginia, United States; Tysons. Remote, full-time. Posted June 10, 2026.

- Company: ON.energy
- Location: Alpharetta, Georgia, United States; Atlanta; Houston, Texas, United States; Miami, Florida, United States; Reston, Virginia, United States; Tysons
- Workplace: Remote
- Job type: Full-time
- Posted: 2026-06-10
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onenergy/jobs/4272216009
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/senior-commissioning-engineer-onenergy-mpaq2e

## Requirements

- Extensive experience in BESS, power systems, control architecture, and commissioning.

## 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. 
**Senior Commissioning Engineer** 

*Project Site Lead — Mission-Critical Power & Energy Storage* 

**Location: **Field-Based / Remote in United States (with travel to active project sites) 

**Travel Requirement: **~80% 

**Position Type: **Full-Time, Hourly (Non-exempt, eligible for OT) + GSA Rate per diem eligible while traveling + 

**Reports To: Senior **Commissioning Manager 

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. 

**Overview** 

The Senior Commissioning Engineer serves as the Project Site Lead, providing overall leadership and technical oversight of the commissioning process for ON.energy’s mission-critical, medium-voltage double-conversion UPS systems built on utility-scale BESS equipment (batteries, transformers, PCS, and controls). Leading site-based teams of 10–50 people from installation through commissioning, acceptance testing, and handover to services, the Senior Commissioning Engineer owns critical-path execution, stakeholder communication, and final commissioning sign-off for the site. 

This is a senior, high-travel field leadership role for an engineer with deep BESS and power systems expertise who is equally comfortable leading a large multidisciplinary site team, interpreting a complex test plan, and serving as the customer-facing technical authority on site. 

**Key Responsibilities** 

**Leadership & Technical Oversight** 

- Provide overall leadership and technical oversight of the commissioning process. 

- Manage site-based technical teams of 10–50 people from installation through commissioning and acceptance testing, and facilitate smooth handover to services. 

- Manage site-based workflow in line with critical-path demands, ensuring timely and quality delivery. 

- Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians. 

**Stakeholder & Project Management** 

- Act as the primary point of contact between project stakeholders (Project Managers, Project Engineers, Customers, OEMs, and Vendors). 

- Understand and interpret project-specific task orders, change orders, and MSAs. 

- Develop and follow commissioning plans, test plans, procedures, and schedules. 

**Technical Execution & Compliance** 

- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, grid interconnection requirements, and regulatory standards. 

- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and high-level troubleshooting for major issues. 

- Provide final commissioning sign-off and documentation. 

**Required Qualifications** 

- Extensive experience in BESS, power systems, control architecture, and commissioning. 

- Strong background in commissioning, system integration, and grid compliance. 

- Proficiency in SCADA systems, communication protocols, and power conversion systems. 

- Leadership and project management experience. 

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or other engineering discipline (or equivalent experience). 

- Willing and able to travel up to ~80% to project sites nationwide. 

**Preferred Qualifications** 

- Safety certifications (OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, First Aid, CPR, AED). 

- Experience leading large site teams on hyperscale data center or utility-scale BESS projects. 

- Experience with medium-voltage switching and system energization. 

- Familiarity with major BESS OEM platforms and SCADA protocols (DNP3, Modbus, etc). 

**Soft Skills** 

- Strong leadership presence; able to lead large, multidisciplinary site teams. 

- Excellent stakeholder and customer communication. 

- Calm under pressure in schedule-driven environments. 

- Bias toward root-cause resolution, safety, and quality. 

**For US-Based Roles — What You’ll Get** 

- Competitive base salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility 

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

- 401(k) with company match 

- Paid time off and company holidays 

- GSA Rate Per diem eligibility while traveling to project sites 

 

**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@on.energy. 

*Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.* 

 

 

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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.
