Description

You will design, implement, and maintain substation and field area networks to support SCADA communications and smart grid functions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and engineer resilient communication solutions for transmission substation networks and field area networks.
• Manage NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance, including change control, configuration management, and password rotations for IT devices.
• Support the migration of substation communications through legacy circuit replacements and related transition projects.
• Provide 24/7 operational support and participate in an on-call rotation to troubleshoot hardware failures or performance degradation.
• Coordinate with Cyber Security, Security Technologies, and Real Time Operations teams to ensure adherence to security policies.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of the OSI reference model.
• Hands-on experience with network routing and switching using Cisco, Nokia, or Ruggedcom hardware.
• Experience with network management applications such as HPOM, NNMi/NA, Nokia 5620 SAM, or Client Orbit Radio.
• Proficiency in radio systems and RF engineering, including cellular, 700/900 MHz Radio, WiMax, and point-to-point/multipoint configurations.
• Ability to use Visio or CAD for technical drafting and drawing.
• Knowledge of encryption technologies used to secure substation networks.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, and budgets.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate