Sr. Renewables Networks Engineer - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a Sr. Energy Storage Network Engineer to join their dynamic Asset Management Team. This role offers the chance to lead in Operational Technology and Network Engineering for innovative utility-scale energy storage projects. You will be at the forefront of developing advanced network architectures and methodologies while ensuring cybersecurity and operational efficiency. With a commitment to expanding renewable infrastructure solutions, this position provides a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a flexible work environment. If you're passionate about renewable energy and technology, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Compensation Packages

Flexible Work Hours

Open PTO Policy

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering focusing on Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Experience in OT network commissioning and project execution.
• Strong cybersecurity knowledge aligned with NERC/CIP standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for network management and control center design.
• Manage OT Network performance and oversee third-party contractors.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including Renewable Developers and Regulatory bodies.

Skills

Network Management

Telecommunication Engineering

Cybersecurity

Operational Technology

Control Systems Architecture

Technical Assessments

Network Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Wireshark

NMAP

Palo Alto Firewalls

Fortinet Firewalls

Cisco Firewalls

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 developing, executing, and operating dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects.

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

This critical role will drive the Asset Management strategy in Operational Technology (OT), Network Engineering, Telecommunication Systems, and Automated Control Systems across the portfolio. It involves hands-on leadership in developing network/communication control system architecture and methodologies for innovative utility-scale renewable energy projects involving battery storage technology, integrated with a proprietary data-driven decision-making platform.

The company is committed to expanding renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and offers comprehensive compensation packages, including a competitive salary, annual bonus, open PTO policy, flexible work hours, benefits, and the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

1. Serve as an SME for all network management, control center design, telecommunication engineering, and operational technology.
2. Own control systems architecture, integrations, algorithms, network models, and conceptual design based on ISO/RTO requirements.
3. Design and configure LANs and WANs, including hardware such as firewalls, routers, switches, and supporting wireless technology.
4. Lead installation and integration of fiber optics, Ethernet, virtual and physical servers, ensuring network security.
5. Manage OT Network performance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and oversee third-party contractors.
6. Assess grid-tied inverter software and hardware solutions, including plant commissioning and construction.
7. Drive cybersecurity, system recovery, backups, and security audits across assets.
8. Coordinate with stakeholders, including Renewable Developers, Regulatory bodies, ISOs, and internal teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, focusing on Electrical Engineering, Power Control Systems, Network Engineering, Telecommunications, IC&E, or Automation Systems.
• Experience in OT network commissioning, site reviews, and project execution.
• Ability to conduct technical assessments of utility-scale renewable energy grid-tied inverter solutions.
• Proficiency in defining telecommunication network operational scopes, conceptual design, and technical requirements.
• Practical skills in diagnosing network issues using tools like Wireshark and NMAP.
• Knowledge of network security measures, including firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco), intrusion detection, and encryption.
• Understanding of communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, TCP/IP.
• Strong cybersecurity knowledge aligned with NERC/CIP and NIST standards.
• Experience in designing and maintaining WAN/LAN systems, managing TCP/IP services, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with OT hardware/software (e.g., Ignition, PLC, RTU) and scripting languages.

*Application deadline is 75 days from the posting date.