Network Engineer

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

About the role

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep water and wastewater treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.

The O&M Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, installation, and maintenance of network infrastructure supporting remote locations across the United States, both remotely and on-site. This role ensures the reliable operation of network hardware, rapidly diagnoses and resolves technical issues, and protects both IT and OT environments through effective cybersecurity practices. The O&M Network Engineer maintains accurate documentation of network configurations, system changes, and issue resolutions to support operational transparency, continuity, and knowledge sharing. Additionally, the position contributes to the development of innovative solutions that improve the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of the O&M network infrastructure. Serving as a trusted technical advisor, the engineer communicates complex technical information clearly and effectively to O&M project teams and management. Above all, the role maintains a strong commitment to site safety and safe work practices.

The location for this role is flexible, and we are open to remote employment with the ability to travel as needed to our facilities across the country. Travel will vary between car and airline based on your location in relation to our projects. We anticipate up to 50% travel in this role. The travel requirements will fluctuate depending on project and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, install, monitor and maintain LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure with a focus on cybersecurity and safety and operational efficiency in an O&M plant environment, ensuring network safety and performance.
• Maintain and optimize networking systems applying in-depth technical knowledge to ensure efficient, secure, and reliable network performance.
• Implement and enforce cybersecurity principles and best practices, with a focus on protecting networks and systems while ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Monitor traditional, cellular and satellite network performance, capacity and security, identify potential issues, and provide solutions to ensure networks are operating efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Maintain and update network documentation, diagrams, and procedures.
• Configure and implement networking technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs and security protocols.
• Communicate technical information in an easily understandable way to non-technical employees.
• Update the IT ticketing and project management system with detailed notes regarding assigned tasks/resolutions.
• Collaborate with other IT teams, vendors, ISPs and stakeholders to ensure network solutions meet business needs.
• Keep abreast of the latest networking technologies/best practices, security, and trends.
• May be involved in disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• May participate in vendor selection and evaluation.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on network engineer experience.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) required.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS) and the OSI/TCP-IP models, hardware (Cisco, Pal Alto, Cradlepoint, Starlink, etc.) and network management/monitoring tools (Solar Winds, Wireshark, etc.).
• In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of networking systems and hardware such as LAN, firewalls, routers, switches, access points, cybersecurity and principles and practices related to site safety.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of cellular and satellite devices.
• Excellent time management, communication, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in team environment.
• Ability to travel as needed for onsite network support (up to 50%).
• Ability to work after hours, weekends, and holidays if necessary.

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) and/or Certified IS Security Professional (CISSP) highly preferred. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-placement background check, drug screen, and physical in order to complete the offer process.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefits including retirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical & dental insurance, and flexible spending account.
• Career growth and support/reimbursement for earning, upgrading, and keeping industry licenses and certifications.
• Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.

Pay

$85,000 - $125,000 a year. The final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on experience level and consider a percentage-based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working.