Sr. Renewables Networks Engineer - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking renewable energy venture as a Sr. Energy Storage Network Engineer. This remote role is pivotal in shaping the Asset Management strategy, focusing on Operational Technology and Network Engineering for innovative utility-scale projects. You'll lead the development of network control systems, ensuring robust cybersecurity and integration with cutting-edge data-driven platforms. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an industry leader's expansion while enjoying a competitive salary, flexible work hours, and a transparent leadership team. If you're passionate about renewable energy and technology, this role is your chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Annual Bonus

Open PTO Policy

Flexible Work Hours

Comprehensive Benefits

Transparent Executive Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering with focus on Electrical Engineering or Network Engineering.
• Experience in OT network engineering commissioning and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Acts as SME for network management and control center design.
• Leads design and configuration of LANs and WANs for project hardware.

Skills

Network Engineering

Cybersecurity Practices

Telecommunication Systems

Operational Technology (OT)

Packet Analysis Tools

Control Systems Architecture

Diagnosing Network Performance Issues

Programming Languages

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Wireshark

NMAP

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco

Ignition

Job description

This is a remote position.

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 that is focused on the development, execution, and operations of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase which includes the addition of Sr. Network Engineer to the Asset Management Team.

This is a business critical role that will help drive the Asset Management strategy in the areas of Operational Technology (OT), Network Engineering, Telecommunication System, and Automated Control Systems across the portfolio. It is a hands-on role that will help lead the development of network/communication control system architecture and methodologies for innovative utility-scale renewable energy projects involving battery storage technology. The control system architecture will also integrate with a proprietary in-house data driven decision-making technology platform.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, open PTO policy, flex work hours, benefits, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team, and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as an SME for all network management, control center design, telecommunication engineering, and operational technology.
• Takes ownership of control systems architecture, integrations, algorithms, network models, and conceptual design build outs based on ISO/RTO requirements.
• Leads the design and configuration of LANs and WANs networking systems for project integrated hardware such as firewalls, routers, switches, servers, and supporting wireless tech.
• Leads the installation/integration of fiber optics, ethernet, virtual servers, physical server, and any other related software or hardware to ensure the security of the control systems network.
• Oversees and manages strategy for OT Network performance, monitoring, and troubleshooting including the supervision of 3rd party contractors performing services.
• Provides technical assessments of grid-tied inverter software and hardware solutions including plant commissioning as well as construction.
• Drives the cybersecurity, system recovery, system backup, and security audit processes across the fleet of assets.
• Leads business critical OT network/telecommunications stakeholder correspondence with Renewable Developers, Regulatory bodies, ISOs, and internal partners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline with a focus on Electrical Engineering, Power Control Systems Architecture, Network Engineering, Telecommunications, IC&E, or Automation Systems.
• OT network engineering commissioning, site-reviews, and project execution experience.
• Ability to provide critical input on technical assessments of utility-scale renewable energy grid-tied inverter software and hardware solutions.
• Well versed in writing/defining telecommunication network engineering operational scopes, conceptual design, and defining technical requirements.
• Practical experience in diagnosing network performance issues and utilizing packet analysis tools like Wireshark and NMAP.
• Skilled in network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption techniques - Palo Alto, Fortinet, & Cisco.
• In-depth understanding of communication protocols - Modbus, DNP3, and TCP/IP.
• Strong grasp of cybersecurity practices and principles, including NERC/CIP and NIST standards.
• Capable of designing, configuring, and maintaining intricate WAN and LAN systems.
• Proven expertise in TCP/IP and associated services (e.g., DNS, DHCP), management of Cisco/Palo Alto/Fortinet firewalls, DMZ setup and management, IP routing, VLAN management, as well as standards and practices for modems, radio systems, and fiber optics.
• Preferably familiar with operational technology (OT) software and hardware (e.g., Ignition, PLC, RTU).
• Basic knowledge of programming languages, including batch and shell scripting.

*The deadline for applications is 75 days from the original posting date.