Field Network Technician - Energy Storage, Data Centers in , us

Energy Jobline ATTB; Us; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Medical insurance

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Job summary

ON.energy is seeking a Field Network Technician to deploy and configure OT networks for energy storage and data center projects in the United States. You will collaborate across control systems, IT, and cybersecurity to ensure secure, reliable field connectivity and support BESS/SCADA deployments.

The role requires 2+ years in industrial networking, knowledge of TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, and OT protocols, plus willingness to travel up to 80% for commissioning and site integration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on network engineering in industrial/field deployment environments.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, STP, VLANs, VPNs, NAT, DHCP, DNS.
• Experience with OT, SCADA, or power-system environments.
• Ability to read/create network and control architecture drawings.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% for commissioning and site work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with control systems, SCADA, EMS, IT, cybersecurity, and commissioning teams to ensure secure connectivity for field assets.
• Specify, deploy, and configure routing, switching, wireless, and security hardware (Cisco, Fortinet, Ubiquiti, Cradlepoint).
• Implement OT network segmentation including VLAN management, VPN configuration, firewall policies, and redundant paths.
• Integrate industrial protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, MQTT, OPC-UA, and vendor interfaces.
• Support commissioning of BESS, SCADA servers, RTUs/PLCs, and EMS platforms.
• Establish communication between field devices, HMIs, sensors, relays, networking gear, and remote operations centers.
• Validate I/O, device polling, SCADA mappings, and command pathways between site-level control systems.
• Diagnose issues across hardware, software, and protocol layers in active construction and live plant environments.
• Analyze packet flows, latency, port conflicts, routing loops, and device misconfigurations using Wireshark/SolarWinds.
• Provide remote access and secure tunneling support for engineering, OEMs, and operations teams.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

OT/SCADA experience

Travel up to 80%

Cisco/Firewall hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or related

CCNP/CCIE/Palo Alto PCNSE/Fortinet NSE4+/CompTIA Security+

Tools

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Job description

Field Network Technician - Energy Storage, Data CentersTysonsON.energy

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.

Location: Site based in United States (Amarillo, TX initially), 90% site based travel

Compensation: Hourly with overtime eligibility and per diem

Position Overview

Network Deployment & Configuration

• Collaborate with control systems, SCADA, EMS, IT, cybersecurity, and commissioning teams to ensure complete, secure, and reliable connectivity for field assets.
• Specify, deploy, and configure routing, switching, wireless, and security hardware (Cisco, Fortinet, Ubiquiti, Cradlepoint, etc.).
• Implement segmented OT networks including VLAN management, VPN configuration, firewall policies, and redundant network pathways.
• Integrate and support industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, DNP3, MQTT, OPC-UA, and vendor‑specific interfaces.
• Support commissioning of BESS, SCADA servers, RTUs/PLCs, and EMS platforms.
• Establish communication between field devices, HMIs, sensors, relays, networking gear, and remote operations centers.
• Validate I/O, device polling, SCADA mappings, and command pathways between site‑level control systems.
• Diagnose issues across hardware, software, and protocol layers in active construction and live plant environments.
• Analyze packet flows, latency, port conflicts, routing loops, and device misconfigurations using industry tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, etc.).
• Provide remote access and secure tunneling support for engineering, OEMs, and operations teams.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Implement cybersecurity controls aligned with NERC CIP, NIST 800-82, ISO/IEC.
• Monitor, log, and mitigate vulnerabilities in OT network infrastructure.

Documentation & Quality

• Maintain as-built network diagrams, IP addressing plans, fiber/copper maps, and equipment inventories.
• Update network and control architecture drawings in coordination with SCADA/Engineering teams.
• Follow strict change-management and version-control processes.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands‑on network engineering experience in project‑based, industrial, utility, or field‑deployment environments.
• Proven experience in IT, commissioning, or deploying project networks (not only operations or enterprise IT support).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, STP, VLANs, VPNs, NAT, DHCP, DNS.
• Experience working with OT, SCADA, industrial controls, or power‑system environments.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create network, single-line, and control architecture drawings.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% for commissioning, site integration, FAT/SAT, and network deployment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.

Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE4+, CompTIA Security+, GICSP.

Direct experience with BESS, utility‑scale solar, SCADA, EMS, RTAC/PLC systems, or electrical power infrastructure.

Background in renewable energy, utilities, critical infrastructure, industrial automation, or data centers.

Experience with structured cabling, fiber termination/testing, OT network segmentation, or substation‑grade networking equipment.

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 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.