OT Systems Engineer
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
OT Systems Engineer Utility-Scale BESS
Location: Atlanta GA OR Houston TX
Direct Hire
Travel: Yes Project/Commissioning Site Visits Required
Role Summary
We are seeking an OT Systems Engineer to deploy configure and support operational technology (OT) networks for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This field-facing deployment-centric engineering role is critical for bringing new projects online ensuring robust communications between site control systems SCADA EMS PCS Client and remote monitoring platforms. Youll play an essential part in commissioning and system handover collaborating closely with field and technical teams to deliver reliable secure energy infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Atlanta GA OR Houston TX
Direct Hire
Travel: Yes Project/Commissioning Site Visits Required
Role Summary
We are seeking an OT Systems Engineer to deploy configure and support operational technology (OT) networks for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This field-facing deployment-centric engineering role is critical for bringing new projects online ensuring robust communications between site control systems SCADA EMS PCS Client and remote monitoring platforms. Youll play an essential part in commissioning and system handover collaborating closely with field and technical teams to deliver reliable secure energy infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy and configure OT network infrastructure for BESS sites including switches routers firewalls cellular modems and communication devices
- Support commissioning by ensuring reliable connectivity between EMS PCS Client meters protection relays and SCADA systems
- Configure network segmentation VLANs routing and secure remote access for OT environments
- Troubleshoot network and communication issues during project commissioning and early operations
- Collaborate with Deployment Engineers Controls Engineers EMS teams and Field Commissioning teams to resolve integration challenges
- Support site bring-up FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) and site handover to service teams
- Document site network architectures configurations and generate as-built network diagrams
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of standardized network designs configuration templates and deployment playbooks
- Support remote data acquisition and secure connectivity to monitoring platforms
- Travel to project sites as needed during deployment and commissioning phases
- Experience deploying OT or industrial networks in utility power renewables manufacturing oil & gas or equivalent environments
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals and protocols in operational/industrial contexts
- Hands-on experience with industrial switches routers firewalls and network diagnostics
- Familiarity with SCADA PLCs HMIs EMS or other industrial control systems
- Ability to troubleshoot network software and control system integration issues
- Comfortable working in dynamic commissioning-focused environments under time pressure
- Willingness to travel to project sites during deployment phases
- Experience with utility-scale BESS solar wind or electrical substation environments
- Exposure to cellular networking VPNs and secure remote access for OT networks
- High-level familiarity with industrial protocols such as IEC 61850 Modbus or DNP3
- Demonstrated support of field commissioning teams in a project environment
- Experience bridging IT and OT networking concepts
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
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