Network Engineer

Description

The company is hiring a Network Engineer for its Lifecycle Services and Solutions group, within the Modernizations & Upgrades organization.

The ideal hire has at least 2 years of network design experience and knows material handling and industrial automation environments.

You will help shape network architecture across the company's projects, with a focus on standards and steady improvement, and you will advise project teams on large-scale data communication networks.

Responsibilities

• Help build, standardize and keep improving network architectures across projects.
• Give project teams technical direction on designing and building large-scale data communication networks.
• Define configuration and installation standards for LAN and WAN, using switching, routing and network monitoring tools.
• Keep solutions consistent, scalable and reliable.
• Support the design of networks for SCADA, PLC and industrial automation systems.
• Document network segmentation strategies.
• Contribute to cybersecurity design by following established standards and practices.
• Review network design drawings for accuracy and compliance.
• Work with senior engineers on OT network design and project teams.
• Help configure network equipment, including physical interfaces, communication protocols, IP addressing, VLAN setup and firewall rule documentation.
• Help implement OT network architectures that perform reliably and securely.
• Troubleshoot network devices and infrastructure with guidance from senior team members.
• Help develop network solutions for new projects by reviewing system designs and RFQ requirements.
• Keep your technical knowledge current through training, certifications and hands-on work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, network engineering, electrical engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Basic understanding of industrial plant-floor networks and how IT and OT environments differ.
• Basic knowledge of industrial automation concepts and systems.
• Understanding of networking basics, including routers, switches and VLANs.
• Familiarity with firewalls and basic cybersecurity principles.
• Optional: exposure to Industrial DMZ concepts is a plus.
• Preferred: experience or coursework with IoT-connected devices or industrial systems.
• Optional: familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as OPC is a plus.
• Preferred: entry-level certification such as Cisco CCNA, or progress toward one.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with guidance.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to learn to present technical concepts.
• Help support network audits and suggest system improvements.
• Work well in a team and be eager to learn and contribute to its success.
• Willing to learn and take part in presentations of network standards and best practices.

Conditions

Base pay is estimated at $72,750 to $106,700 at the time of posting, and the final figure depends on factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge and skills.

You must be willing to travel up to 40% and to work extra hours as project and business demands require.