Network Designer I

Nor-Cal Controls ES, Inc.

. Design networks for utility-scale renewable energy power plants and battery energy storage systems .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeEl Dorado Hills • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,600 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and troubleshooting networks for renewable energy systems, with a strong focus on SCADA communication protocols and NERC compliance. Proficient in configuring network devices and ensuring secure communication in high availability and virtualized environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network Design for Renewable EnergySCADA Communication ProtocolsCisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto ConfigurationTCP/IP Stack and OSI ProtocolsNERC Compliance

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Hard Skills

Network ConfigurationTroubleshooting Network DevicesLayer 2 and Layer 3 NetworkingFiber Networking TechnologiesEthernet Networking TechnologiesSerial Networking TechnologiesCybersecurity KnowledgeHigh AvailabilityVirtualizationSCADA Networking

Tools & Technologies

FirewallsRoutersSwitches

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale Renewable EnergyBattery Energy Storage SystemsSecure Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewallsTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design networks for utility-scale renewable energy power plants and battery energy storage systems
Configure and troubleshoot solar photovoltaic site network devices, including firewalls, routers, and switches
Work with cybersecurity, high availability, and virtualization
Configure and troubleshoot SCADA communication protocols
Ensure secure communication and NERC compliance
Learn Nor-Cal’s core business and troubleshoot SCADA networking issues during the first 90 days
Meet Nor-Cal’s core values

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Network Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years’ experience configuring network routers, switches, and firewalls, including Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto
3+ years’ experience with TCP/IP Stack or OSI networking communication protocols
Knowledge and experience with Fiber, Ethernet, and Serial networking technologies and architectures
Deep understanding of troubleshooting network communication, Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices, firewalls, servers, and virtual environments
Experience troubleshooting industrial SCADA networking issues is highly preferred
Knowledge of cybersecurity, high availability, virtualization, SCADA communication protocols, secure communication, and NERC compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(K) with Safe Harbor matching and profit-sharing
Excellent medical benefits
Company activities and social Fridays
Flexible work options
Professional growth opportunities
Workplace culture emphasizing collaboration, teamwork, and inclusivity