OT Systems Engineer

Company : Ascending

Job Type : Full Time

Atlanta, Ga

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Job Description - OT Systems Engineer

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. 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 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

Required Experience & Skills

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

Preferred Experience

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

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