OT Systems Engineer

OT Systems Engineer – Utility-Scale BESSLocation: Atlanta, GADirect HireTravel: Yes – Project/Commissioning Site Visits RequiredRole SummaryWe 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. You'll play an essential part in commissioning and system handover, collaborating closely with field and technical teams to deliver reliable, secure energy infrastructure.Key ResponsibilitiesDeploy and configure OT network infrastructure for BESS sites, including switches, routers, firewalls, cellular modems, and communication devicesSupport commissioning by ensuring reliable connectivity between EMS, PCS, Client, meters, protection relays, and SCADA systemsConfigure network segmentation, VLANs, routing, and secure remote access for OT environmentsTroubleshoot network and communication issues during project commissioning and early operationsCollaborate with Deployment Engineers, Controls Engineers, EMS teams, and Field Commissioning teams to resolve integration challengesSupport site bring-up, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), and site handover to service teamsDocument site network architectures, configurations, and generate as-built network diagramsContribute to the continuous improvement of standardized network designs, configuration templates, and deployment playbooksSupport remote data acquisition and secure connectivity to monitoring platformsTravel to project sites as needed during deployment and commissioning phasesRequired Experience & SkillsExperience deploying OT or industrial networks in utility, power, renewables, manufacturing, oil & gas, or equivalent environmentsStrong understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals and protocols in operational/industrial contextsHands-on experience with industrial switches, routers, firewalls, and network diagnosticsFamiliarity with SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, EMS, or other industrial control systemsAbility to troubleshoot network, software, and control system integration issuesComfortable working in dynamic, commissioning-focused environments under time pressureWillingness to travel to project sites during deployment phasesPreferred ExperienceExperience with utility-scale BESS, solar, wind, or electrical substation environmentsExposure to cellular networking, VPNs, and secure remote access for OT networksHigh-level familiarity with industrial protocols such as IEC 61850, Modbus, or DNP3Demonstrated support of field commissioning teams in a project environmentExperience bridging IT and OT networking conceptsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.