Field Engineer
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LocationAlpharetta, Georgia, United States
Work modeon-site
Typecontract
SenioritySenior
DepartmentIS International
Company size201–500 people
PostedSep 30, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live20m ago
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Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) in power generation
Windows and Linux administration experience
VMware virtualization experience
Industrial networking experience (Cisco switching, VLANs, routing)
OT infrastructure supporting electric power generation
Ability to commission, modernize, troubleshoot, and maintain highly available control systems
Strong technical troubleshooting skills
Customer service and cross-functional collaboration in critical infrastructure environments
Familiarity with Industrial Controls (DCS) typically found in power plant facilities
Experience with Linux/Unix/Windows administration
Experience with virtualization (VMware, Red Hat KVM)
Core networking/firewall protocols experience
Ability to commission, test, and optimize I&C systems, automation processors, sensors, drives, and control networks
Ability to build, deploy, and manage servers, thin clients, and industrial infrastructure bridging enterprise IT and field components
Ability to analyze system behavior, run interlock and control logic checks, apply patches, and write automation scripts (Python or Bash)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline
Willingness to undertake frequent travel and site-based work (50%-80% extended overnight travel)
Ability to deploy directly to power plants, utility sites, or client facilities for installation, maintenance, testing, and handovers
Skills
Python
Bash
Windows
Linux
VMware
Red Hat KVM
Cisco switching
Active Directory
DNS
DHCP
Foreman
Puppet
GPS/NTP
RAID
Overview
Supporting mission- critical Industrial Control Systems (ICS) within the power generation industry. Experience with Distributed Control Systems, Windows and Linux administration, VMware virtualization, industrial networking, and OT infrastructure supporting electric power generation. Ability to commission, modernize, troubleshoot, and maintain highly available control systems while working directly with customers during outages, startups, and modernization projects throughout North America. Strong technical troubleshooting, customer service, and cross-functional collaboration in demanding critical infrastructure environments.
Key Responsibilities
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Commissioning & Optimization: Commission, test, and optimize I&C (Instrumentation & Control) systems, automation processors, sensors, drives, and control networks.
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System Administration & IT/OT Integration: Build, deploy, and manage servers, thin clients, and industrial infrastructure bridging enterprise IT environments with field components.
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Troubleshooting & Validation: Analyze system behavior, run interlock and control logic checks, apply patches, write automation scripts (such as Python or Bash), and perform customer acceptance tests.
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Field Travel: Deploy directly to power plants, utility sites, or client facilities for installation, maintenance, testing, and handovers.
Day to Day
· Configure, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain Distributed Control Systems supporting power generation facilities.
· Install, configure, and administer Windows and Linux servers supporting industrial control systems.
· Deploy and maintain VMware virtual infrastructure hosting critical OT applications.
Configure and troubleshoot Cisco switching, VLANs, routing, and industrial Ethernet
networks.
· Install and validate software patches, service packs, and security updates.
Support Security Servers, Deployment Servers, Terminal Servers, Engineering Stations,
Operator Stations, and Historian Servers.
· Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, certificates, and authentication services.
Manage Foreman/Puppet infrastructure for software deployment and system configuration.
· Configure and validate GPS/NTP time synchronization across plant automation networks.
· Perform backups, RAID configuration, firmware upgrades, hardware replacement, and
disaster recovery activities.
Provide onsite technical leadership during outages, commissioning efforts, and
modernization projects across North America
Requirements
Typical Qualifications
· Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
· Platform Experience: Familiarity with Industrial Controls(DCS) typically found in power plant facilities, alongside general industrial or SCADA frameworks.
· IT/Network Skills: Experience with Linux/Unix/Windows administration, virtualization (VMware, Red Hat KVM), and core networking/firewall protocols.
· Mobility: Willingness to undertake frequent travel and site-based work for project integration and support. 50% -80% extended over night travel
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