Network Engineer

Become a Network Engineer with Scale Microgrids in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Design, implement, and maintain network solutions for internal and client needs. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and benefits including medical coverage and 401K matching. Join Scale Microgrids as a Network Engineer in Ridgewood, New Jersey, where you'll design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure for both internal and client use. This role involves troubleshooting, optimizing network performance, and ensuring security compliance. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, paid vacation, and 401K matching, while contributing to a fast-paced, growth-oriented company.

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Scale Microgrids

Company Overview

Name

Scale Microgrids

Headquarters

Ridgewood, NJ, United States

Founded

2016

Size

Employee estimates vary, with ZoomInfo reporting 24 total employees across various departments, while another source notes 11-50 employees and 69 people linked to North America operations (source: zoominfo.com). The company has raised at least $225 million in debt and an equity commitment of up to $300 million from Warburg Pincus (source: cbinsights.com).

What They Do

Scale Microgrids is a vertically integrated distributed energy company focusing on distributed energy resources such as fuel cells for combined heat and power (CHP), community solar, and microgrids. These systems integrate power generation, storage, and grid services to provide cheaper, cleaner, and more resilient electricity (source: cbinsights.com). The company offers full lifecycle solutions, including designing, building, financing, owning, and operating on-site energy systems. Their target markets include commercial and industrial energy consumers in the U.S., particularly in regions with community solar incentives like New York and areas needing reliable power like Connecticut (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Scale differentiates itself through vertical integration, handling everything from development to operations, and partners with firms like Investec, MUFG, and Foss & Co for financing (source: cbinsights.com).

Projects & Track Record

Scale Microgrids has completed and acquired several notable projects, including a 9.6-megawatt CHP fuel cell installation in Bridgeport, Connecticut, acquired pre-construction from NuPower. This project features a thermal loop for reliable electricity and clean heat, financed by Investec and MUFG debt plus Foss & Co tax equity (source: cbinsights.com). In community solar, Scale announced the acquisition of over 100 megawatts of late-stage New York projects from CSG-Gutami, expanding its operating portfolio in high-incentive markets (source: scalemicrogrids.com). The company continues to focus on these fuel cell and solar assets, securing financing to deliver the Bridgeport site into operation (source: cbinsights.com).

Recent Developments

In recent years, Scale Microgrids secured $225 million in debt financing to support project delivery (source: cbinsights.com). The company also announced an equity commitment of up to $300 million from Warburg Pincus to fuel growth as a leading distributed energy firm (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Major project wins include the acquisition and financing of the 9.6-MW Bridgeport, Connecticut CHP fuel cell project from NuPower and the over-100-MW New York community solar portfolio from CSG-Gutami (source: cbinsights.com). Additionally, EQT agreed to acquire Scale Microgrids, signaling a potential ownership transition to bolster its development pipeline (source: pehub.com).

Working There

Scale Microgrids offers roles across various departments, including engineering and technical, sales, operations, legal, finance, C-suite, and information technology. Past positions have included Inside Sales & Marketing Associate, Software Engineer, and eMobility Sales Engineer, with many employees moving to firms like Microsoft and Fluence (source: zoominfo.com). Hiring is concentrated at the Ridgewood, New Jersey headquarters and regional offices in Denver, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco (source: scalemicrogrids.com). The company culture appears dynamic, fostering skills in sales engineering, software for energy systems, and marketing for distributed assets, with a focus on close customer collaboration from project inception (source: zoominfo.com).

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We are looking for a Network Engineer to join our IT team to handle the design, implementation, and maintenance of our internal and client-side network infrastructure. You will play a key role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our networks, enabling us to deliver exceptional service to our clients and support our internal operations effectively.

You should be comfortable with everything from troubleshooting network issues to supporting end-user systems, and contributing to network improvements within the company and on our deployed microgrids.

This role will report to our Senior Manager of IT and be based at our HQ in Ridgewood, NJ, with travel up to 20% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

Network Design & Implementation

Plan, design, and implement network solutions for both internal use and client sites, utilizing routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and other network devices.
Conduct on-site client assessments to understand their needs and develop tailored network architectures.
Ensure network designs meet performance, security, and scalability requirements, incorporating redundancy and future-proofing best practices.

Network Maintenance & Optimization

Proactively monitor network performance, analyze metrics, and identify areas for improvement.
Perform regular maintenance and optimization of network devices and services to ensure reliability and maximize throughput.

Security & Compliance

Implement and maintain network security best practices, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Ensure the security of both internal and client systems, adhering to industry regulations.

Troubleshooting & Support

Provide Tier 1/2/3 support for network-related issues, resolving escalated or complex problems remotely and on-site at client locations.
Respond to inbound support requests, collaborating with the help desk to address and resolve network incidents promptly.
Work with vendors and service providers to address outages and equipment failures effectively.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain comprehensive network diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and configuration records.
Generate reports on network health, capacity planning, and performance trends to support strategic decision-making.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate effectively with the Sr. IT Manager and team leads to align network strategies with business objectives.
Participate in cross-functional teams to evaluate and integrate new technologies, expanding and upgrading infrastructure as needed.

The Ideal Candidate

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering or a similar role.
Professional certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are strongly preferred.
In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), switching technologies (VLANs, STP), and firewall configurations.
Familiarity with SCADA devices, FortiGate firewalls, and Teltonika modems is highly desirable.
Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG) and logging systems (SIEM solutions).
Familiarity with cloud networking environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve network issues in both on-premise and client-site environments.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including clients.
Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines.
Team player with a collaborative mindset and a customer-focused approach.
Willingness to travel to US-based client sites as necessary.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation when required.

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales' employees include:

Do the Right Thing
Act Like an Owner
Hustle
Demand Results
Go Together
Evolve or Disappear

We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.