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title: 'Senior Controls Designer at ON.energy'
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# Senior Controls Designer at ON.energy

- **Company:** ON.energy
- **Location:** Houston Texas, United States / Mexico City Mexico City, Mexico
- **Posted:** 2026-09-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onenergy/jobs/4388395009

## 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.

Senior Control Panel Designer

Owns panel design and electrical schematic development for Battery Systems and related power electronics products, working with electrical, controls, and power electronics engineers to translate system designs into manufacturable documentation. Hands on in AutoCAD Electrical, generating and maintaining BOMs ready for procurement and manufacturing.

## Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain electrical panel layouts and control panel designs for Battery Systems, UPS, and EMS products
- Create and revise electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
- Generate and maintain BOMs directly from schematics, ensuring accuracy between design and procurement data
- Collaborate with electrical, controls, and mechanical engineers to incorporate design changes and resolve interferences
- Support drawing standardization, symbol libraries, and title block/template consistency across projects
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from engineering and manufacturing
- Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing on panel build questions and drawing clarifications
- Maintain revision control and documentation standards across schematic packages

Core Qualifications

- 7 plus years of control panel design experience, carrying complete drawing packages from concept through released production revision
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN P8, including symbol libraries, project templates, and device tagging schemes
- PLC and I/O hardware design: I/O lists, module and rack selection, I/O allocation, 24VDC power budgeting, fusing and distribution, analog signal conditioning, shielding and grounding
- Network interface drawings: Ethernet and Modbus TCP topology, fiber and copper runs, managed switch and port assignments, IP address schedules, panel to panel communications
- Wiring detail: terminal block schedules, wire numbering conventions, cable and conduit schedules, interconnect and field wiring diagrams
- Component database management: part numbering, manufacturer and vendor data, obsolescence tracking, revision history
- Applied familiarity with NEC (NFPA 70) for panel, feeder, and overcurrent protection decisions, conductor sizing, and enclosure choices
- Practical UL 508A knowledge: SCCR determination and documentation, listed and recognized component selection, spacing and clearance, wire bending space, field wiring terminal markings
- Emergency stop and safety circuit design: dual channel monitored wiring, safety relay selection, NFPA 79 and ISO 13849 awareness, monitored contactors, reset logic
- Familiarity with switchgear interfaces: breaker close and trip control circuits, CT and PT wiring, 125VDC control power, interposing relays, permissives, interlocks
- New product development experience, ideally on smart AI UPS or similar power products, concept through prototype, verification, and production release with ECO and ECN discipline

## Nice to Have

- Experience with both AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN P8, or migrating a drawing standard between them
- Background in Battery Systems, UPS, or power electronics products, including MV interfaces
- Time in a UL 508A panel shop or on an NRTL field evaluation, including working through inspector findings
- Familiarity with SEL protective relays, managed industrial switches, 125VDC control power gear
- Working awareness of IEC 61439, IEC 60204-1, NFPA 79, ANSI/IEEE C37
- Some exposure to PLC programming or commissioning
- AAS or BS in electrical engineering or technology, or equivalent hands on panel design experience

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. [CB Insights - On.Energy Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/onenergy)

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