Field Network Tech I: Remote SCADA & Site Connectivity

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 97,810,000 - 108,830,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holiday pay

Job summary

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) in Glen Allen, VA, is seeking a field network technician to install, test, and maintain network equipment across generation sites, substations, and remote facilities. Regular travel and overnight stays are required to support SCADA/OT and corporate systems.

Ideal candidates bring 1 year of basic IT networking and security knowledge, plus familiarity with tools like Wireshark and PuTTY.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• CompTIA A+ or Network+, CCNA, or equivalent coursework required if no associate degree.
• 1 year of basic IT networking knowledge and 1 year of basic network security knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Travel to remote sites to install, replace, and commission routers, switches, firewalls, wireless radios, and related equipment.
• Assist with fiber optic work: patching, testing, labeling, and documenting paths between sites.
• Rack, cable, ground, and power network gear in substations, control buildings, and shelters.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on field network equipment.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and gather logs for fixes.
• Support LTE, satellite, and last-mile links to isolated facilities.
• Update diagrams and asset records after each site visit.
• Respond to after-hours outages with senior network Administrators.

Skills

IT networking basics

Network subnetting

Network troubleshooting

Remote site work

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CCNA / CompTIA A+ or Network+

Tools

PuTTY

Wireshark

InSSIDer

TCPView

Job description

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) in Glen Allen, VA, is seeking a field network technician to install, test, and maintain network equipment across generation sites, substations, and remote facilities. Regular travel and overnight stays are required to support SCADA/OT and corporate systems.

Ideal candidates bring 1 year of basic IT networking and security knowledge, plus familiarity with tools like Wireshark and PuTTY.