Networking Engineer

Emerson Career Site•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Power & Water Solutions is an industry-leading controls automation company that provides applications in the renewable (solar, hydro, wind), fossil (natural gas and coal) power generation, and water treatment plant sectors. We focus on upgrading existing plant control systems with industry-leading automation controls and instrumentation to promote the sustainability and longevity of our North American power grid and wastewater infrastructure. Based out of our headquarters office in Pittsburgh, PA, our team is looking for a Networking Engineer to join our diverse team supporting network configuration. Who You Are: You are passionate about making an impact and always act with integrity. You continuously push yourself to achieve new goals and are not afraid to question the status quo by proposing creative solutions to problems. You are comfortable using computers and digital tools. You have a strong technical background and enjoy working with people. Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer, electronics, electrical or software engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience configuring Cisco Networks.
Willingness to travel up to 15% within the US.
Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

CCNP or CCNA certification
Knowledge of Ovation networks and architecture.
Familiarity with other DCS or PLC manufacturers.
Experience working with Cisco devices.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level support and technical expertise in networking technology, including LAN/WAN hardware, switches, firewalls, routers and media converters.
Design and implement network systems including both wired and wireless infrastructure, and multi-network systems.
Provide support for network connectivity or related network issues.
Analyze network activity and network problems to discover and prevent systematic errors. Recommend network design changes/enhancements for improved systems availability and performance.
Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve network problems. As appropriate, research, analyze, and recommend the implementation of software or hardware changes to rectify any network deficiencies or to enhance network performance.
Maintain proficiency with current networking technologies.
Apply security techniques to ensure proper controls in access, logging, and auditing. Support developed network security guidelines and standards.
Provide proposal support, project team support, iCenter support, and field service support related to networking.
When needed, travel to customer sites to commission or troubleshoot network related equipment (up to 15% of the time).
Create and maintain schedules with the understanding that several inputs/outputs may or may not be in your control.
Gather technical equipment specifications from customer specification understanding of how best to implement a network configuration based on these inputs and Ovation standards.
Possess the ability to work and lead within a team, as well as the listening skills necessary to receive instruction and direction. Possess the leadership to pass those directives to other colleagues to achieve a satisfied customer and high-quality product.