Network Engineering - Remote

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

IT / Digital; Engineering

The Network Engineer II position will have a strong networking foundation and hands-on experience in Operational Technology (OT) environments to support and scale our energy infrastructure across wind, solar, storage, and hybrid facilities. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in industrial, mission-critical environments, enjoys solving complex networking challenges, and can operate independently across geographically distributed sites. The position will play a key role in ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing OT networks that support SCADA systems and real-time operations.

Independently configure, deploy, and maintain OT network infrastructure including switches, routers, and firewalls across multiple operational sites

Troubleshoot intermediate networking issues such as:

Perform routine network monitoring and log analysis to identify:

Performance degradation

Network anomalies

Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation, including:

Network diagrams

Equipment inventories

Implement and support secure remote access solutions for field technicians and vendors, ensuring compliance with access control policies

Execute structured change management procedures, including:

Configuration changes

Maintenance windows with rollback planning

Assist in managing firewall rulesets and intrusion prevention systems in coordination with OT cybersecurity teams

Support site expansion and commissioning activities, including integration of new assets across wind, solar, battery storage, and hybrid facilities

Conduct root cause analysis for recurring network issues and implement corrective actions

Train and guide field technicians on:

Participate in network vulnerability assessments, patching cycles, and remediation efforts

Travel to operational sites to:

Improve network documentation and standards

Bachelor's degree in Networking, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Minimum 3 years of hands-on networking experience

CCNA, CCNP or equivalent)

TCP/IP networking fundamentals

Firewall and access control concepts

Experience in the energy sector (wind, solar, battery storage, oil & gas, or utilities)

Cisco networking technologies

Industrial networking equipment

Familiarity with SCADA systems and industrial control networks

Exposure to OT cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., Experience working in distributed, field-based environments

Ability to work independently across multiple sites and priorities

Effective communication across engineering, operations, and field teams

Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships

Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations

RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE's 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do.