Network Designer (Engineer) I

Come join one of the fastest-growing industries today! Nor-Cal Controls engineers controls solutions for utility-scale renewable energy power plants and battery energy storage systems, and we are looking for a Network Designer (Engineer) I to join our stellar team! As a Network Designer, you will focus on network design, cybersecurity, high availability, virtualization and configuring/troubleshooting solar photovoltaic (PV) site network devices (e.g., firewalls, routers, switches), communication protocols for SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) projects, ensuring secure communication and NERC compliance. This role is open to in-office or hybrid work options with a starting salary of $94,600 - $115,000 annually. Why Join Us? A workplace culture that celebrates collaboration, teamwork, and inclusivity. 401(K) with Safe Harbor matching. Gold-level medical benefits with employee-only premiums paid at 100% We’re a lot of fun! Company activities, social Fridays, and more! What a successful Network Engineer will accomplish in the first 90 days: Learn Nor-Cal’s core business and start troubleshooting SCADA networking issues Meet Nor-Cal’s Core Values Preferred Experience: BS in Network Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years’ experience with configuring network routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco, Fortinet and Palo Alto). 3+ years’ experience with networking communication protocols TCP/IP Stack or OSI. Knowledge and experience working with networking technologies and architectures (Fiber, Ethernet, Serial). Have a deep understanding of troubleshooting network communication, layer 2 & 3 devices, firewalls, servers, and virtual environments. 1 year experience troubleshooting industrial SCADA networking issues highly preferred From humble beginnings, Nor-Cal Controls ES, LLC. (located in El Dorado Hills, CA) has grown over the past 20 years to be the leading controls provider and systems integrator for renewable energies in the United States. Nor-Cal has led by adhering to our core values of Family, Dependability, Hard Work, Trust, and Knowledge. Our philosophy is simple: we take care of our clients by taking care of our employees. In addition to competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and flexible work options, we pride ourselves on having a healthy work environment that promotes diversity, collaboration, and professional growth.