Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer – Volta Grid – Houston, TX

The Senior Networking Engineer designs, maintains, secures, and evaluates network systems and communications. They troubleshoot complex network issues involving various factors, conduct network architecture design, and feasibility studies. Must have deep knowledge of networking technologies and low voltage electrical systems. This role typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent work experience.

• Design and evaluate network systems and communications on mobile power generation equipment, gas processing equipment, and office space in remote locations.
• Set up and troubleshoot satellite, LTE, and support tickets in collaboration with system engineers and administrators.
• Identify, troubleshoot, mitigate, and resolve hardware, software, and configuration problems on networking devices.
• Collect information from customers and engineering groups to design network solutions.
• Leverage familiarity with industrial equipment, satellite, and LTE communications systems.
• Apply experience with distributed systems, networking, cluster servers, and edge computing.
• Install network devices, verify port connections, and read network drawings such as switch topology and one‑line diagrams.
• Install and repair network cabling (copper/fiber) and perform electrical troubleshooting for circuits 120–480 VAC and 24–125 VDC.
• Nice to have:
  Knowledge of instrumentation, controls, and electrical drawings (P&).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, Network+) strongly preferred or relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in networking.
• Hands‑on experience configuring, managing and troubleshooting Fortinet firewalls.
• Experience with Cisco CLI, Meraki, and Fortinet platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in network engineering, planning, cyber‑security, design, provisioning, installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Ability to support on‑call emergency network outages evenings and weekends.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to follow directions from multiple sources.
• Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization abilities to meet deadlines.
• Analytical skills and logical thinking to identify and resolve complex issues.

Volta Grid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Utilities