--- title: 'Director of Advanced Solutions Engineering at ON.energy' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-advanced-solutions-engineering-on-energy-houston-texas-01g11rsetrn0' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Director of Advanced Solutions Engineering at ON.energy - **Company:** ON.energy - **Location:** Houston Texas, United States / Miami Florida, United States - **Posted:** 2026-09-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onenergy/jobs/4402102009 ## Job description ON.energy is building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges, delivering custom solutions for AI data centers, mission-critical facilities, and front-of-the-meter assets. ON recently announced a 5GW partnership, with 3GW currently under construction across multiple hyperscale data center campuses. With patented technology and proprietary software, ON.energy develops projects worldwide that set new benchmarks for resilience. ## Role Summary Our Director of Advanced Solutions Engineering will lead the integration and validation of advanced power and energy technologies across microgrids, functional testbeds, first-of-kind commissioning, and complex commercial deployments.  They will establish an execution-focused R&D vertical that connects product development, controls, power systems, commissioning, operations, suppliers, laboratories, and customers. While they build and lead the integration team, including the technologist responsible for scouting and evaluating emerging technologies they will also serve as a senior engineering interface for strategic partners and stakeholders. ## Key Responsibilities New Solutions and Micro-grid Integration - Define integrated solutions combining BESS, PCS, generation, switchgear, transformers, protection, EMS, communications, and customer loads. - Lead grid-connected and islanded controls architecture, operating modes and sequences, control priorities, protection and coordination, and recovery sequences. - Take technical ownership of high-complexity programs involving new products, new controls, nonstandard architectures, or first-of-kind applications. - Set technical ownership, interfaces, deliverables, acceptance criteria, decision rights, and escalation paths across internal and external teams. Testbed Development and Validation - Coordinate with test and modeling teams to grow laboratory and partner-facility environments that reproduce commercial electrical, controls, communications, protection, and operational behavior. - Define configurations, instrumentation, procedures, data requirements, success criteria, and evidence required for integration readiness. - Direct simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, full-power, software, controls, communications, and failure-response validation work to de-risk solutions before field deployment. Technology Evaluation - Direct evaluation of emerging technologies in micro-grids, energy storage, power conversion, controls, protection, communications, simulation, and test infrastructure. - Require defined use cases, measurable requirements, structured technical criteria, practical testing, risk assessment, and decision gates. - Issue evidence-based recommendations to adopt, develop, constrain, partner, or reject, with documented limitations, integration needs, and next actions. - Direct supplier diligence, research, evaluation planning, laboratory characterization, and technical documentation performed by the technologist. - Support first-of-kind commissioning by confirming integration readiness, resolving systems-level issues, and converting field lessons into repeatable technical standards. - Drive identification and categorization of emerging customer requirements, grid challenges, technology trends, and architectural opportunities that could influence future ON Energy products and solutions. Engineering Governance - Maintain traceable functional, performance, safety, commissioning, and interface requirements across electrical, controls, communications, protection, and operations. - Control hardware configurations, firmware and software versions, parameter sets, communications maps, protection settings, test scripts, and approved baselines. - Lead readiness reviews, maintain technical risk registers, and prioritize risk retirement based on consequences and commercial exposure. ## Team and Technical Leadership - Build and lead a high-performing team of senior engineers and technical specialists focused on advanced system integration, power systems, controls, validation, and emerging technologies. - Define organizational capabilities, hiring priorities, technical roles, and areas of ownership as the company and advanced product portfolio scale. - Develop engineers as technical owners capable of independently leading complex programs and cross-functional initiatives. - Participate in and grow technical mentorship, design-review, peer-review, and knowledge-sharing practices across the organization. ## Key Requirements - B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. - 7+ years in power systems, power electronics, microgrids, energy storage, controls, commissioning, or complex system integration, with demonstrated leadership progression. - Strong knowledge of BESS, PCS/inverters, DC systems, transformers, switchgear, protection, EMS/SCADA, PLCs, and industrial communications. - Proven experience integrating and commissioning complex electrical and controls systems, developing functional tests, tuning controls, and resolving multi-vendor issues. - Experience with laboratory, HIL, full-power, and field validation, plus structured evaluation of technologies and suppliers. - Ability to build teams, direct ambiguous first-of-kind work, hold contributors accountable, and communicate technical risk and evidence to engineers, customers, suppliers, and executives. - Willingness to travel periodically and during critical laboratory, commissioning, or issue-resolution activities. Work Environment - Based remote, with periodic work at ON.energy laboratories, partner test facilities, supplier locations, and customer project sites. - Work spans office, laboratory, industrial, construction, and energized electrical environments as permitted by training and site safety requirements. ## #LI-AD1 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. - Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process, email recruitment@onenergystorage.com - 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. ## About ON.energy ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ON.energy supplies and operates hyperscale power systems built to meet the world’s most demanding resilience challenges, delivering grid-safe energy and AI infrastructure through patented technology and proprietary software. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, multiple debt financing rounds) - **Headquarters**: Miami, Florida, United States - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Alan Cooper (CEO & Co-Founder) and Ricardo De Azevedo (CTO & Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Energy Technology (energy storage, battery systems, critical power infrastructure) - **Target Customers**: AI data centers, mission-critical facilities, grid-scale asset owners (B2B, enterprise, infrastructure) - **Mission/Purpose**: To build the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure, making energy resilient, clean, abundant and affordable while solving the toughest power problems in the world. ## Products & Services - **Hyperscale Power Systems**: Custom, end-to-end solutions for AI data centers and mission-critical facilities, combining advanced power electronics, battery storage and proprietary control software. - **ON.command™ Energy Management System**: Proprietary software platform for managing gigawatt-scale deployments, optimizing grid stability, energy arbitrage, and uptime. - **AI.UPS™ Platform**: Patented microgrid control system designed to deliver flickerless, full-facility protection with up to Tier 4 performance for mission-critical facilities. - **Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)**: Grid-scale and commercial & industrial storage solutions for frequency regulation, peak shaving, and renewable integration. - **Fault-Tolerant Architectures**: Engineered solutions for the most demanding environments, built with Tier-1 components backed by 20-year warranties. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total Funding: $262.6M (across multiple debt and equity rounds, including Series B led by Ultra Capital in 2023); Annual Revenue: $4.5M (per LinkedIn estimate, likely reflective of earlier stage); 3 GW+ operating & under construction; 10+ GW production capacity - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Ultra Capital (Series B lead), SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust, Lombard Odier Investment Managers, Live Oak Bank, BridgePeak Energy Capital, Pathward - **Growth Signals**: 143% headcount growth YoY (148 employees as of 2026), 875% job posting growth YoY (52 open positions), 75+ projects across the Americas, $77.6M debt financing in January 2025 ## Competitive Advantages - **Patented Technology**: Proprietary microgrid control systems (AI.UPS) and energy management software (ON.command) that set new global benchmarks for reliability and uptime (99.9% availability). - **FEOC Compliant & U.S. Manufacturing**: Proudly engineered and built in America, meeting foreign entity of concern compliance – a key differentiator for domestic infrastructure projects. - **Gigawatt-Scale Supply Chain**: 10+ GW production capacity with Tier-1 components and 20-year warranties, enabling rapid deployment at scale. - **Track Record**: Over 150 years of combined team runtime, proven performance across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, transportation, and grid-scale storage. ## Strategic Focus - **Grid-Safe AI Power**: Scaling hyperscale power solutions specifically designed for AI data centers, addressing grid volatility and power quality challenges. - **Global Deployment**: Expanding across the Americas with a fully ramped supply chain and active projects in 9 countries (US, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Canada, etc.). - **Vertical Integration**: Continuing to develop proprietary hardware and software in-house, from R&D to commissioning and asset management. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as dynamic, innovative, and far from traditional corporate mold – autonomous teams with high trust, fast decision-making, and a focus on impact. “If you want predictable, this isn’t it. If you want impact, welcome.” - **Work Environment**: Cross-functional teams spanning engineering, product, finance, and operations. Locations include Miami (HQ), Houston, Mexico City, Atlanta, and field roles across the US. Hybrid/remote flexibility likely varies by role. - **Growth Opportunities**: Rapidly scaling company (143% headcount growth) with opportunities in supply chain, project engineering, R&D, software, and IT. Emphasis on professional growth and learning from “the brightest minds in technology, product engineering, finance, and more.” - **Mission-Driven**: Work that directly impacts energy resilience, clean energy adoption, and AI infrastructure – a chance to solve some of the toughest power problems globally. ## Sources 1. [ON.energy Website](https://www.on.energy/) 2. [ON.energy Greenhouse Careers](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onenergy) 3. [ON.energy LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-es) 4. [ON.energy Team Page](https://www.on.energy/team) 5. 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