Sr. Renewables Networks Engineer - REMOTE

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 utility-scale energy storage projects. The company is at the forefront of the industry, with over 9GW of projects completed in a short period, and is currently expanding rapidly, including the addition of a Sr. Network Engineer to the Asset Management Team. This is a critical role that 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 development of network and communication control system architecture for innovative renewable energy projects involving battery storage, integrated with a proprietary data-driven decision platform. The company 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: Serve as an SME for network management, control center design, telecommunication engineering, and operational technology. Own control systems architecture, integrations, algorithms, network models, and design based on ISO/RTO requirements. Lead the design and configuration of LANs and WANs, including hardware such as firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless technology. Oversee installation and integration of fiber optics, Ethernet, virtual and physical servers, ensuring network security. Manage OT network performance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and supervise third-party contractors. Assess grid-tied inverter software and hardware solutions, including plant commissioning and construction. Drive cybersecurity, system recovery, backup, and security audits across assets. 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 renewable energy grid-tied inverter solutions. Proficiency in telecommunication network design, operational scope definition, and technical requirements. Practical experience with network performance diagnostics 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, including NERC/CIP and NIST standards. Experience designing and maintaining WAN and LAN systems. Proficiency with TCP/IP services, firewall management, IP routing, VLANs, and fiber optics. Familiarity with OT hardware/software like Ignition, PLC, RTU is preferred. Basic scripting skills in batch and shell languages. *The application deadline is 75 days from the original posting date. #J-18808-Ljbffr