Engineer, Network Engineering - Remote

Operational Technology Network Engineer
Location: Monroe, LA - This position requires traveling 40% of the time.

Ready to be at the heart of a zero-carbon energy future?

As an Operational Technology (OT) Network Engineer at Drax, you will specialize in designing, maintaining, and securing the networks that connect our industrial control systems (ICS), machinery, and monitoring platforms. In this position, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of the industrial network infrastructure supporting control systems such as SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). You will ensure that these network systems provide high availability, predictable performance, and robust cybersecurity for our plant-floor operations.

Be part of a company at the forefront of sustainable energy, making a real difference for the planet and our communities.
Growth Opportunities: We believe in developing our people.
Comprehensive Benefits: From day one, you'll receive competitive wages, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and an RRSP matching plan to support your financial goals. You'll also participate in a company bonus plan that rewards overall Drax performance and safety.
Your Day-to-Day as an OT Network Engineer, You'll:
Network Design & Implementation

Design and maintain industrial Ethernet networks, including Layer 2/3 switching and VLANs.
Configure industrial protocols such as Modbus TCP, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP.
Integrate OT networks with enterprise IT while ensuring proper segmentation.
Monitor and troubleshoot network performance and outages.
Support connectivity for PLCs, HMIs, historians, and control servers.
Manage firmware upgrades and patching with operational teams.
Cybersecurity

Implement OT security frameworks per Drax Cybersecurity Policies.
Manage firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network segmentation.
Work with automation engineers, maintenance teams, and IT staff.
Support vendors and system integrators during commissioning and upgrades.
Document network architecture and procedures.
Data Visualization

Provide support in developing safe operational guidelines and ensure risk management aligns with regulations.

To excel in this vital role, you'll need:

~ Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field, with experience in an industrial plant environment.
~ Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial networking or Operational Technology (OT) environments.
~ Understanding of industrial control systems (SCADA, DCS, PLCs).
~ Fundamentals of networking (TCP/IP, routing, switching).
~ Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI, DataParc) and industrial cybersecurity.
~ Experience with firewalls, segmentation appliances, and remote access solutions for OT environments.
~ and managing Cisco industrial switches.
~ Skills in HMI programming and PLC software (Siemens, Allen Bradley).
~ Hands-on experience with industrial network hardware.
~ Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
~ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Apply today to help Drax discover the talented individuals we need to drive this change. We recommend you connect with us on LinkedIn for more insights.
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