Network Designer I

Nor-Cal Controls ES, LLC•El Dorado Hills, CA

23d•$94,600 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nor-Cal Controls is hiring a Network Designer I to support controls solutions for utility-scale renewable energy power plants and battery energy storage systems. The role focuses on network design, cybersecurity, high availability, virtualization, and configuring and troubleshooting solar photovoltaic (PV) site network devices such as firewalls, routers, and switches. It also involves communication protocols for SCADA projects, secure communications, and NERC compliance. The role offers in-office or hybrid work options and a starting salary of $94,600–$115,000 annually. In the first 90 days, the successful candidate will learn Nor-Cal’s core business, begin troubleshooting SCADA networking issues, and meet the company’s core values. Nor-Cal Controls ES, LLC is based in El Dorado Hills, California, and provides controls and systems integration for renewable energy projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Three or more years of experience configuring network routers, switches, and firewalls.
Three or more years of experience with networking communication protocols, including the TCP/IP stack or OSI model.
Knowledge and experience with networking technologies and architectures, including fiber, Ethernet, and serial.
Deep understanding of troubleshooting network communications, Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices, firewalls, servers, and virtual environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience configuring Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto routers, switches, and firewalls.
At least one year of experience troubleshooting industrial SCADA networking issues.

Responsibilities

Design networks for utility-scale renewable energy power plants and battery energy storage systems.
Configure and troubleshoot solar PV site network devices, including firewalls, routers, and switches.
Support SCADA project communication protocols and troubleshoot SCADA networking issues.
Support secure communications, cybersecurity, high availability, and virtualization.
Ensure NERC compliance.