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Network Architect CPT roles sit at the intersection of advanced coursework and real infrastructure work. Your DSO must document that the position directly integrates with your degree, so target roles involving network design, enterprise topology planning, or security architecture. CPT authorization is per-employer, so each new position requires a fresh I-20 update.
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Leverage advanced knowledge of computer science, SCADA and Operational Technology engineering principles to lead and support Clearway’s highly technical IT and OT systems. Specific duties include:
- Provide strategic vision to evaluate and adopt new technologies and solutions that strengthen the IT/OT network environment and advance strategic and tactical business objectives
- Identify and evaluate complex business and technology risks, recommending mitigation strategies aligned with enterprise priorities
- Facilitate the use of technology-based tools and methodologies to review, design, and implement products and services
- Manage and develop a high-performing team of network engineers, fostering accountability, continuous learning, teamwork, and effective communication, including on-call rotation management
- Oversee IT Network Operations engineering staff, including performance evaluations, promotions, hiring, and disciplinary actions
- Partner with business and cross-functional teams to design automated, repeatable, and scalable workflows through continuous process improvement
- Coordinate and participate in planned maintenance activities, ensuring network changes follow best practices with minimal business disruption
- Develop and maintain technical and change management standards, procedures, and documentation aligned with industry best practices and network guidelines
- Collaborate with IT and OT and business leaders to identify opportunities to optimize technical support processes across the enterprise
- Manage relationships, service agreements, and deliverables with OEM/third-party vendors and service providers to support continued plant operations
- Coordinate with IT and OT systems/network teams to develop and maintain processes, security protocols, and system documentation in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with compliance and cybersecurity teams to align network operations and processes with regulatory requirements (e.g., NERC CIP)
- Support the selection and tailoring of approaches, methods, and tools for IT/OT project execution
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and logical structuring skills applied to complex technical and operational challenges
- Apply strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and logical structuring skills to complex technical and operational challenges
- Will supervise 3 professionals with the titles of Network Engineer and with the occupational code of 15-1252 Software Developers
- 30% domestic travel required
- May telecommute 100% of the workweek from any U.S. location
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related quantitative field, plus two (2) years of experience providing network infrastructure support and designing Enterprise and Renewable Energy networks. Experience, which may be gained concurrently, must include the following:
- 2 years of experience implementing or maintaining risk management programs aligned with regulatory frameworks (NERC CIP, or similar) for critical infrastructure environments and supporting compliance activities such as asset categorization, access management, vulnerability assessments, and configuration change control;
- 2 years of experience in architecture development, integration, asset lifecycle, and management of network tools such as SD WAN, Palo Alto, Panorama, Cisco Enterprise IQ, and DDI;
- 2 years of demonstrated expertise in the design, implementation, and support of data centers, utility OT, and EMS network infrastructures, including secure network segmentation, Electronic Security Perimeters (ESPs), DMZ architectures, and SCADA communications protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, and related industrial networking technologies;
- 2 years of experience with telecommunications infrastructure, network architecture, and communication standards supporting ISO/RTO market and grid operations;
- 2 years of experience demonstrating a strong understanding of patch management, logging, and malicious code prevention practices within OT/ICS environments; and
- 2 years of experience managing enterprise IT and OT projects, including leading cross-functional efforts to implement security controls, network segmentation strategies, and secure OT infrastructure architectures.
Job Site: 100 California Street, Suite 650, San Francisco CA 94111. May telecommute 100% of the workweek from any U.S. location. 30% domestic travel required. 40 hours per week, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Salary: $165,131 per year plus standard employee benefits.
To apply: Send resume to Clearway Energy Group, Attn: Alexandra Farias, Human Resources Manager, 1200 Smith Street, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77002.
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego.
Working at Clearway
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees work together from our offices on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities. Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.
What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships.
Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.
Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.
Duties
Leverage advanced knowledge of computer science, SCADA and Operational Technology engineering principles to lead and support Clearway’s highly technical IT and OT systems. Specific duties include:
- Provide strategic vision to evaluate and adopt new technologies and solutions that strengthen the IT/OT network environment and advance strategic and tactical business objectives
- Identify and evaluate complex business and technology risks, recommending mitigation strategies aligned with enterprise priorities
- Facilitate the use of technology-based tools and methodologies to review, design, and implement products and services
- Manage and develop a high-performing team of network engineers, fostering accountability, continuous learning, teamwork, and effective communication, including on-call rotation management
- Oversee IT Network Operations engineering staff, including performance evaluations, promotions, hiring, and disciplinary actions
- Partner with business and cross-functional teams to design automated, repeatable, and scalable workflows through continuous process improvement
- Coordinate and participate in planned maintenance activities, ensuring network changes follow best practices with minimal business disruption
- Develop and maintain technical and change management standards, procedures, and documentation aligned with industry best practices and network guidelines
- Collaborate with IT and OT and business leaders to identify opportunities to optimize technical support processes across the enterprise
- Manage relationships, service agreements, and deliverables with OEM/third-party vendors and service providers to support continued plant operations
- Coordinate with IT and OT systems/network teams to develop and maintain processes, security protocols, and system documentation in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with compliance and cybersecurity teams to align network operations and processes with regulatory requirements (e.g., NERC CIP)
- Support the selection and tailoring of approaches, methods, and tools for IT/OT project execution
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and logical structuring skills applied to complex technical and operational challenges
- Apply strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and logical structuring skills to complex technical and operational challenges
- Will supervise 3 professionals with the titles of Network Engineer and with the occupational code of 15-1252 Software Developers
- 30% domestic travel required
- May telecommute 100% of the workweek from any U.S. location
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related quantitative field, plus two (2) years of experience providing network infrastructure support and designing Enterprise and Renewable Energy networks. Experience, which may be gained concurrently, must include the following:
- 2 years of experience implementing or maintaining risk management programs aligned with regulatory frameworks (NERC CIP, or similar) for critical infrastructure environments and supporting compliance activities such as asset categorization, access management, vulnerability assessments, and configuration change control;
- 2 years of experience in architecture development, integration, asset lifecycle, and management of network tools such as SD WAN, Palo Alto, Panorama, Cisco Enterprise IQ, and DDI;
- 2 years of demonstrated expertise in the design, implementation, and support of data centers, utility OT, and EMS network infrastructures, including secure network segmentation, Electronic Security Perimeters (ESPs), DMZ architectures, and SCADA communications protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, and related industrial networking technologies;
- 2 years of experience with telecommunications infrastructure, network architecture, and communication standards supporting ISO/RTO market and grid operations;
- 2 years of experience demonstrating a strong understanding of patch management, logging, and malicious code prevention practices within OT/ICS environments; and
- 2 years of experience managing enterprise IT and OT projects, including leading cross-functional efforts to implement security controls, network segmentation strategies, and secure OT infrastructure architectures.
Job Site: 100 California Street, Suite 650, San Francisco CA 94111. May telecommute 100% of the workweek from any U.S. location. 30% domestic travel required. 40 hours per week, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Salary: $165,131 per year plus standard employee benefits.
To apply: Send resume to Clearway Energy Group, Attn: Alexandra Farias, Human Resources Manager, 1200 Smith Street, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77002.
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego.
Working at Clearway
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees work together from our offices on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities. Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.
What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships.
Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.
Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.
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Get Access To All JobsNetwork Architect CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Architect role qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies if your degree program covers networking, systems architecture, or a related technical field and your DSO can document the position as an integral curricular requirement. Roles involving network design, enterprise topology, or infrastructure planning align closely with computer science and information systems programs. A general IT support role with no design or architecture component is less likely to satisfy the integral requirement.
Can I do CPT part-time as a Network Architect while finishing coursework?
Yes. CPT can be authorized part-time, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, which preserves your full-time student status. Part-time CPT does not count against your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Many Network Architect internships are structured as part-time to accommodate senior-year coursework, particularly for students completing capstone or thesis projects.
How does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
Twelve months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including the STEM OPT extension. Part-time CPT has no impact on OPT eligibility. If you're planning to use OPT to transition to an H-1B visa, keep full-time CPT under 12 months. Your DSO tracks cumulative full-time CPT days, so request an updated tally before accepting any full-time offer.
What should I look for when evaluating a CPT employer for a Network Architect role?
Prioritize employers enrolled in E-Verify who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for technical roles, as this indicates familiarity with DOL wage and compliance requirements. You can find employers with LCA filing history for network and architecture roles on Migrate Mate. Also confirm the employer will sign your CPT authorization documents promptly, since your I-20 must be updated before your start date.
Which SOC code applies to Network Architect roles for CPT and future visa purposes?
Network Architects typically fall under SOC code 15-1241, Network Architects, as classified by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and referenced in DOL prevailing wage determinations. Some roles involving both network and systems administration may be classified under 15-1244. The correct SOC code matters for your LCA filing if your employer later pursues H-1B sponsorship. Review the O*NET occupation profile for 15-1241 to confirm your job duties match the description before your DSO documents the CPT authorization.