Controls Network Engineer

SUMMARY

The Controls Network Engineer supports TGW’s external customers and internal controls commissioning teams from a network engineering standpoint.  This position ensures that all customer and TGW network security and functionality requirements are satisfied during equipment-to-network communications.  The Controls Network Engineer ensures that all installed equipment can communicate adequately with TGW’s controls network.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in developing the operational technology network infrastructure, ensuring that industry best practices are followed, and operational integrity is maintained. 
• Commissions network cabinets according to TGW standards to ensure efficient onsite controls commissioning.
• Implements and maintains network security measures, including firewalls, access controls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Monitors network performance, troubleshoots issues, and optimizes operations to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
• Terminates and tests fiber or Ethernet lines at customer sites.
• Collaborates with commissioning engineers and other members of the project team to ensure that customer requirements are satisfied, and installation is operating smoothly.
• Provides technical support and training to team members and customers as needed.
• Creates, updates, and maintains global TGW standards relating to network infrastructure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

Prior internship or full-time work experience with industrial network installations or in Controls-related field.   

Travel:

Up to 50% travel, domestically and internationally

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, LAN and WLAN design, and networking security methodologies.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and mechanical designs; ability to read electrical drawings and mechanical drawings (AutoCAD)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Willingness and ability to travel as stated above.
• Willingness and ability to work off-shift and/or weekends as needed.
• Prior experience with industrial communication protocols and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems preferred.
• Prior experience or knowledge of Cisco Systems preferred.  Cisco Certified Network Associate and/or Professional (CCNA or CCNP) certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk around industrial and/or warehouse environment for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices.
• Visual and auditory abilities to work safely with and around moving and/or motorized equipment, machinery, parts, and electricity that require safety protocols
• Ability to move and use muscles for extended periods of time without fatigue.
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Ability to communicate regularly with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

This position requires work at TGW customer sites.  TGW’s customers may require background checks before accessing their sites.  Refusal to participate in a customer-required background check may result in a customer barring access and a subsequent reduction in work.