Remote Cloud Network Engineer

About Clir Renewables

Clir Renewables is on a mission to reduce humankind’s impact on the planet by accelerating the transition to renewable energy. Our AI improves the economics of wind, solar, and energy storage projects and empowers asset owners, investors, and operators to maximize financial returns and reduce risk.

Clir’s renewable energy intelligence platform combines advanced artificial intelligence built with deep industry expertise and 300 GWs of operational wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets worldwide. By transforming complex operational data into actionable insight, Clir AI helps customers benchmark performance, assess risk, optimize assets, and make better commercial and technical decisions across their portfolios.

Founded in 2017, Clir has been named one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies by the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business. Headquartered in Vancouver, with hubs in Glasgow and Calgary, Clir supports customers across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia, enabling multi-million-dollar gains through improved asset performance.

We are guided by our core values of Communication, Sustainability, Inclusion, Impact, and Innovation, and we are passionate, curious, and determined to deliver real climate impact.

About the role:

We are focused on changing the renewable energy industry and as a Network/Connections Engineer, you will have an opportunity to be part of this mission.

We are looking for a candidate who wants to do work that has an impact, not just in the industry but also in the environment. Your ability to ask questions, solve problems, and be an integral part of an open collaborative team will be a catalyst for your success.

You will help the Connections teams in establishing new network connections to third-party networks, develop and implement improvements and assist the wider team in maintaining Clir's AWS network infrastructure.

Who You Are

• Passionate about our core values: communication, sustainability, inclusion, impact, and innovation


• Passionate about renewable energy and eager to help drive operational efficiency and cost reduction


• Motivated by a customer-centric approach and focused on creating value


• Adaptable and skilled at managing multiple competing priorities, approaching challenges with curiosity


• Comfortable with focusing on multiple competing priorities and approaching hard questions through a lens of curiosity.


• A customer-focused individual who is comfortable communicating with stakeholders on all levels


• A developer, that also enjoys interacting with clients and identifying their needs to provide the best solution

What You’ll Be Doing

• Establish, maintain and troubleshoot connections to client networks and data sources


• Develop and implement systems improvements


• Communicate with clients and their IT teams


• Improve and update connection documentation

What You’ll Need

• Basic knowledge of cloud computing (AWS/GCP/Azure)


• Good understanding of TCP/UDP


• Knowledge of IPsec and OpenVPN


• Basic knowledge of SQL databases


• Basic knowledge of FTP and SFTP


• Attention to detail


• Capability to think logically when solving complex challenges


• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing at all levels, including customers

Bonus

• Experience with any of the following: AWS, Terraform, Docker, SQL, VPN servers, OPC DA, OPC UA, SCADA.


• Experience working in a startup environment.


• Experience working with Netgate pfSense.

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity to work in an inclusive and diverse workplace


• Be part of a team committed to reducing environmental impact and advancing renewable energy


• Support for your professional growth and development


• Flexible work schedule to help you maintain work-life balance

At Clir Renewables, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities and customers we serve, and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

Successful candidates may be required to complete a background check and must provide proof of their legal authorization to work in the location where the role is performed.