Field Network Technician - Energy Storage, Data Centers

ON.energy; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Overtime eligibility

Per diem

Travel opportunities (80%)

Professional development

Job summary

ON.energy is seeking a Field Network Technician to deploy, configure and maintain field-level communications for Battery Energy Storage Systems in data center environments. This hands-on role demands expertise in networking, OT/SCADA, and industrial protocols, with willingness to travel up to 80% for commissioning and site integration.

The position is site-based in Tysons, United States, offering hourly compensation with overtime eligibility and per diem, and exposure to multi-site energy

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on network engineering in industrial, utility, or field deployments.
• Experience deploying project networks (not only operations or enterprise IT).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, STP, VLANs, VPNs, NAT, DHCP, DNS.
• Experience with OT, SCADA, or power-system environments.
• Ability to read network/ single-line/ control architecture drawings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with control systems, SCADA, EMS, IT, cybersecurity, and commissioning teams for secure field connectivity.
• Specify, deploy, and configure routing, switching, wireless, and security hardware (Cisco, Fortinet, Ubiquiti, Cradlepoint).
• Implement OT network segmentation, VLAN management, VPNs, firewall policies, and redundant paths.
• Support commissioning of BESS, SCADA servers, RTUs/PLCs, and EMS platforms.
• Establish communication between field devices, HMIs, sensors, relays, networking gear, and remote ops centers.
• Validate I/O, SCADA mappings, and command pathways between site controllers.
• Diagnose issues across hardware, software, and protocol layers in active environments.
• Analyze packet flows, latency, conflicts, routing loops, and misconfigurations using tools like Wireshark and SolarWinds.
• Provide secure remote access and tunneling support for engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Field networking

Industrial networking

TCP/IP

Network security

OT/SCADA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Network Eng / Electrical Eng / Computer Eng

Tools

Cisco devices

Fortinet

Ubiquiti

Cradlepoint

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Job description

Field Network Technician - Energy Storage, Data Centers

Tysons

ON.energyis 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.energydevelops 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

The Field Network Technician is responsible for deploying, configuring, and maintaining field-level communications infrastructure for Battery Energy Storage Systems located within Data Centers. This role is highly technical and hands-on, requiring deep knowledge of networking, industrial protocols, controls, and OT/SCADA systems. The technician will support commissioning, troubleshooting, and secure connectivity for distributed site networks across utility-scale renewable energy and energy-storage deployments.

This is a highly hands on, field based role focused on OT network deployment, commissioning, troubleshooting, and onsite implementation within active energy and industrial environments, best suited for candidates who enjoy travel and practical field execution over enterprise IT administration or network architecture.

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.

Preferred 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.

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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
• 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.
• Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.