Sr. Renewables Networks Engineer - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking renewable energy venture as a Sr. Energy Storage Network Engineer. This innovative firm is dedicated to developing utility-scale energy storage projects and is expanding rapidly. You will play a critical role in supporting Asset Management strategies, focusing on Operational Technology, Network Engineering, and Automated Control Systems. Collaborate with a transparent executive team while enjoying a comprehensive compensation package, including open PTO and flexible work hours. If you are passionate about renewable energy and network engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Open PTO

Flexible Work Hours

Comprehensive Benefits

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in OT network commissioning and project execution.
• Proficiency in telecommunication network design and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an SME for network management and control center design.
• Design and configure LANs and WANs, ensuring network security.
• Lead cybersecurity and system recovery audits across assets.

Skills

Network Management

Telecommunication Engineering

Cybersecurity

Network Performance Diagnostics

Packet Analysis (Wireshark, NMAP)

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Network Engineering

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco

Ignition

PLC

RTU

Job description

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, focused on the development, execution, and operations of utility-scale energy storage projects.

They are at the forefront of the industry, with over 9GW of projects developed in a short period, currently expanding rapidly, including the addition of a Sr. Network Engineer to the Asset Management Team.

This critical role will support the Asset Management strategy in Operational Technology (OT), Network Engineering, Telecommunication Systems, and Automated Control Systems across the portfolio. It involves hands-on development of network and communication control system architecture for innovative renewable projects involving battery storage, integrated with a proprietary data-driven decision platform.

Committed to expanding renewable infrastructure, they offer comprehensive compensation packages, including a competitive salary, annual bonus, open PTO, flexible work hours, benefits, and collaboration with a transparent executive team.

Responsibilities:

1. Serve as an SME for network management, control center design, telecommunication engineering, and OT.
2. Own control systems architecture, integrations, algorithms, network models, based on ISO/RTO standards.
3. Design and configure LANs and WANs, including hardware such as firewalls, routers, switches, servers, and wireless tech.
4. Manage fiber optics, Ethernet, virtual and physical servers, ensuring network security.
5. Oversee OT network performance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and manage third-party contractors.
6. Assess grid-tied inverter hardware/software solutions, including plant commissioning and construction.
7. Lead cybersecurity, system recovery, backup, and security audits across assets.
8. Coordinate with stakeholders, including developers, regulators, ISOs, and internal teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Engineering or related field (Electrical, Power Control, Network Engineering, Telecommunications, IC&E, Automation).
• Experience in OT network commissioning, site reviews, and project execution.
• Ability to evaluate utility-scale inverter hardware/software solutions.
• Proficiency in telecommunication network design, operational scopes, and technical requirements.
• Practical skills in network performance diagnostics, packet analysis (Wireshark, NMAP).
• Knowledge of network security (firewalls, IDS, encryption) with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco.
• Understanding of communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, TCP/IP).
• Strong cybersecurity knowledge aligned with NERC/CIP and NIST standards.
• Experience designing and maintaining LAN/WAN systems, managing Cisco/Palo Alto/Fortinet firewalls, IP routing, VLANs.
• Familiarity with OT hardware/software (Ignition, PLC, RTU).
• Basic scripting skills (batch, shell).

*Application deadline: 75 days from the posting date.