{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dbfcaaa142e20dfd31334ae2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dbfcaaa142e20dfd31334ae2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dbfcaaa142e20dfd31334ae2","title":"Engineer - Network","description":"Engineer - Network\n\nReports to: Supervisor - OSG Telecommunication\nLocation: In Office (5 Days) , Rochester NY\n\nThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:\n\n $96,400 - $120,500\n\n What We Offer:\n\nCompetitive benefits and growth opportunities\nGenerous performance‑based bonuses\n12% 401(k) match\nComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance\nTuition reimbursement\nProfessional development and clear career‑advancement pathways\n\nFor more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid\n\nJob Summary\n\nA Network Engineer in Avangrid’s telecommunications organization is responsible for basic designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, resilient, and utility-grade communications systems that support electric and gas grid operations across a large, distributed service territory. The role spans IP networking, telecom transport, mobile radio systems, and point-to-point communications, ensuring high availability for mission-critical SCADA, field operations, and corporate connectivity.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nNetwork architecture – Design and optimize enterprise WAN/LAN, MPLS, fiber, microwave, and supporting grid and corporate systems.\nMobile radio systems – Engineer, maintain, and troubleshoot LMR systems (VHF/UHF, P25, DMR) used by field crews, substations, and emergency response teams.\nPoint-to-point communications – Deploy and maintain microwave, licensed/unlicensed RF, and fiber P2P links for substation backhaul, SCADA, and operational telemetry.\nRouting & switching – Implement BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, ACLs, and QoS across Cisco enterprise and industrial platforms.\nNetwork security – VPN encryption, MACsec, 802.1X, and NERC-CIP-aligned security controls.\nTransport technologies – Support DWDM, SONET, and carrier-grade Ethernet services for high-capacity backhaul.\nMonitoring & reliability – Use SNMP, DPI, and analytics tools to ensure uptime, capacity planning, and rapid incident response.\nDocumentation & standards – Create Visio diagrams, engineering packages, method-of-procedure (MOP) documents, and telecom standards.\nCross-functional coordination – Partner with operations, field crews, IT security, NMC, and external carriers to support projects and resolve issues.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred.\nRelevant experience and training.\nMust be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.\nStrong written and verbal skills required.\n\n Preferred Qualifications\n\nCisco CCNA – Foundational networking, routing, switching, and security.\nNERC-CIP Training Certificates – Directly relevant to utility compliance.\nStrong analytical and communication skills.\n\n#LI-Onsite\n\n#LI-VF1\n\nCompany:\n\nROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP\n\nMobility Information\n\nPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.\n\nAt Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.\nIf you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com .\n\nAvangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.\n\nAvangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. 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