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Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, trading and operation of battery energy storage assets across U.S. power markets.  Formed in 2017, the company is a national leader in energy storage deployment, utilizing its proprietary optimization applications daily to dispatch its fleet and support its offtake customers. Backed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure business, Jupiter Power has a strategic portfolio of nearly 2,300 MW / 5,000 MWh in operations or under construction and a pipeline of over 12,000 MW in new projects in development. 

We are seeking a Network Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and support of secure, high-availability networks for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). In this role, you will own the architect, document, and implement of operational technology (OT) at datacenters and site networks that enable reliable, grid-compliant operation of large-scale energy storage assets.

As a technical contributor, you will define network standards, lead commissioning activities, troubleshoot complex field issues, and provide technical guidance across engineering and operations teams. This role combines hands-on field involvement with system design, cybersecurity alignment, and cross-functional leadership in high-voltage utility environments.

This position will have a field engineering aspect requiring travel to sites for startup and commissioning.  As the experience is gained, the role will switch to more design and engineering.

This role will be based out of our Austin, TX office and is subject to our Company’s return-to-office policy which currently requires a minimum of three days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain OT and industrial network architectures for utility-scale BESS sites
• Lead network planning and deployment for greenfield and brownfield projects, including site LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing, and segmentation
• Configure and support industrial switches, routers, firewalls, and remote access solutions
• Ensure reliable and secure communications between SCADA systems, plant controllers, PCS, meters, and protection equipment
• Lead network commissioning, testing, site acceptance activities for network systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network, latency, and communication issues in live utility environments
• Develop and maintain network standards, documentation, and diagrams
• Support and align with OT cybersecurity requirements, utility standards, and regulatory frameworks including support of the NERC CIP program.

Technical Skills/Experience

• Technology Platform Experience: Palo Alto, HP/Aruba SDWAN, Cisco, Hirshman, MOXA, Artista.
• Knowledge of industrial Ethernet networks, VLANs, QoS, redundancy, and failover designs
• Experience configuring firewalls, VPNs, secure remote access, and network segmentation in OT environments
• Experience supporting SCADA, plant controllers, PLC networks, and PCS communications
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles, defense-in-depth, and secure network design
• Ability to analyze network traffic, logs, and performance metrics to resolve complex issues
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server systems, including configuration, patching coordination, and basic administration
• Familiarity with NERC CIP, IEC standards, or utility cybersecurity frameworks
• Background in grid interconnection, protection systems, or power systems communications
• Experience developing network standards for multi-site or fleet-scale deployments

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience designing and supporting industrial or critical-infrastructure networks
• Experience in network architecture, routing, switching, and segmentation
• Proven background supporting OT, utility, or industrial control system environments
• Experience working in high-voltage or utility-scale infrastructure projects or any large scale industrial environments
• Ability to travel to project sites and support field commissioning activities as required.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity programs. Jupiter Power offers a variety of other benefits including paid time off, 401k with limited matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class.