The Sr. Renewables Networks Engineer will lead the development of control systems architecture, manage network performance, and oversee telecommunications strategy for renewable energy projects.
Sr. Energy Storage Network Engineer - Renewables
Location: FULL-TIME REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)
This is an opportunity to join an industry leading renewable energy venture with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development, execution, and operations of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase which includes the addition of Sr. Network Engineer to the Asset Management Team.
This is a business critical role that will help drive the Asset Management strategy in the areas of Operational Technology (OT), Network Engineering, Telecommunication System, and Automated Control Systems across the portfolio. It is a hands-on role that will help Lead the development of network/communication control system architecture and methodologies for innovative utility-scale renewable energy projects involving battery storage technology. The control system architecture will also integrate with a proprietary in-house data driven decision-making technology platform.
They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks included a competitive base salary, annual bonus, open PTO policy, flex work hours, benefits, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team..and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sr. Renewables Network Engineer / OT Telecommunication Engineer - Acts as an SME for all network management, control center design, telecommunication engineering, and operational technology
- Sr. Renewables Network Engineer / OT Telecommunication Engineer - Takes ownership of control systems architecture, integrations, algorithms, network models, and conceptual design build outs based on ISO/RTO requirements
- Sr. Renewables Network Engineer / OT Telecommunication Engineer - Leads the design and configuration of LANs and WANs networking systems for project integrated hardware such as firewalls, routers, switches, servers, and supporting wireless tech
- Sr. Renewables Network Engineer / OT Telecommunication Engineer - Leads the installation/integration of fiber optics, ethernet, virtual servers, physical server, and any other related software or hardware to ensure the security of the control systems network
- Sr. Renewables Network Engineer / OT Telecommunication Engineer - Oversees and manages strategy for OT Network performance, monitoring, and troubleshooting including the supervision of 3rd party contractors performing services
- Sr. Renewables Network Engineer / OT Telecommunication Engineer - Provides technical assessments of grid-tied inverter software and hardware solutions including plant commissioning as well as construction
- Sr. Renewables Network Engineer / OT Telecommunication Engineer - Drives the the cybersecurity, system recovery, system backup, and security audit processes across the fleet of assets
- Sr. Renewables Network Engineer / OT Telecommunication Engineer - Leads business critical OT network / telecommunications stakeholder correspondence with Renewable Developers, Regulatory bodies, ISOs, and internal partners
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline with a focus on Electrical Engineer, Power Control Systems Architecture, Network Engineering, Telecommunications, IC&E, or Automation Systems
- OT network engineering commissioning, site-reviews, and project execution experience
- Ability to provided critical input on technical assessments of utility-scale renewable energy grid-tied inverter software and hardware solutions
- Well versed in writing/defining telecommunication network engineering operational scopes, conceptual design, and defining technical requirements
- Practical experience in diagnosing network performance issues and utilizing packet analysis tools like Wireshark and NMAP
- Skilled in network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption techniques - Palo Alto, Fortinet, & Cisco
- In-depth understanding of communication protocols - Modbus, DNP3, and TCP/IP
- Strong grasp of cybersecurity practices and principles, including NERC/CIP and NIST standards
- Capable of designing, configuring, and maintaining intricate WAN and LAN systems
- Proven expertise in TCP/IP and associated services (e.g., DNS, DHCP), management of Cisco/Palo Alto/Fortinet firewalls, DMZ setup and management, IP routing, VLAN management, as well as standards and practices for modems, radio systems, and fiber optics
- Preferably familiar with operational technology (OT) software and hardware (e.g., Ignition, PLC, RTU)
- Basic knowledge of programming languages, including batch and shell scripting
*The deadline for applications is 75 days from the original posting date
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