Network Engineer II

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller's Design Group seeks a Network Engineer to design and implement industrial networks for manufacturing facilities nationwide. You’ll work with Cisco/Stratix hardware, perform site surveys, validation, commissioning, and deliver detailed network diagrams and BOMs for project deployment.

The role requires 3–7 years in manufacturing or networking, a BS in a technical field, CCNA/NP or equivalent, and willingness to travel for installations and start-up activities.

Qualifications

• Three to seven years of related experience within either a manufacturing environment or a direct networking position, or equivalent.
• A Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, network engineering, or an equivalent technical degree/experience.
• A solid understanding of network infrastructure, network hardware components, and interrelated network communication protocols.
• Proficiency in configuring Rockwell/Cisco switches.
• Network certifications (CCNA/NP, IMINS).
• Experience in industrial and/or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement industrial networks, primarily for manufacturing facilities.
• Deliver on-site full project lifecycle of site-wide network design, including validation, commissioning, sign-off, troubleshooting, and modification of existing networks.
• Handle audit, specification, design, development, testing, and implementation of industrial networks (Cisco/Stratix).
• Create accurate network diagrams/documentation for design, planning, and procurement.
• Create BOMs to fulfill project design requirements including network hardware, structured cabling, and connectors.

Skills

Network engineering

Cisco/Stratix

CCNA/NP

Industrial networks

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in electrical/computer/network engineering

Tools

GNS3

SolarWinds

Network Manager

Job description

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Who You’ll Work With You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment. When you join Design Group as a Network Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our CSI Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

• Implement industrial networks, primarily for manufacturing facilities
• Deliver on-site full project lifecycle of site-wide network design, including initial validation, complete commissioning, sign-off, troubleshooting, and modification of existing customer networks
• Handle the audit, specification, design, development, testing, and implementation of industrial networks (platforms primarily include the Cisco/Stratix line of enterprise and industrial hardware)
• Design solutions to meet and exceed customer expectations
• Create accurate network diagrams/documentation for design, planning, and procurement
• Create BOMs to fulfill project design requirements including network hardware, structured cabling, and connectors
• Provide direction and clarification to installers and other on-site staff regarding the physical network installation
• Work collaboratively within cross-functional team environment to achieve overall project goals
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

What You’ll Bring

• Three to seven years of related experience within either a manufacturing environment or a direct networking position, or equivalent
• A Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, network engineering, or an equivalent technical degree/experience
• A solid understanding of network infrastructure, network hardware components, and interrelated network communication protocols
• The ability to configure Rockwell/Cisco switches
• Network certifications (CCNA/NP, IMINS)
• Experience in industrial and/or manufacturing environments.
• Virtualization hardware and software experience (Dell, HP, VMware, Hyper-V)
• A basic understanding of project management fundamentals and strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Visio, & AutoCAD)
• Proficient in Cisco CLI (other manufacturers’ CLI fluency is a plus)
• Effective organizational, communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• This ability to work with minimal supervision
• A willingness to travel to support installation and start-up activities and attend client meetings
• Security experience/certifications (ISA, GICSP, CISSP) (preferred)
• Network tools experience (GNS3, SolarWinds, Network Manager) (preferred)
• Control system experience (PLCs, SCADA software) (preferred)
• Experience in industrial controls network design (preferred)
• Application development or system administration experience (preferred)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Our culture and commitment to our people

We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Network Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Additional information

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre‑employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company: Design Group

Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world‑class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.