Engineer - Network

Avangrid; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Performance-based bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and career‑ad

Job summary

Avangrid’s telecommunications organization is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient utility-grade communications across a large service territory. The role covers IP networking, transport, mobile radio, and point-to-point links for SCADA, field operations, and corporate connectivity.

You will design enterprise WAN/LAN, manage LMR systems, and deploy backhaul links while ensuring high availability and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred.
• Must be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize enterprise WAN/LAN, MPLS, fiber, microwave.
• Engineer and maintain LMR systems (VHF/UHF, P25, DMR).
• Deploy microwave and fiber P2P links for substation backhaul and SCADA.
• Implement BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, ACLs, and QoS on Cisco platforms.
• Ensure security with VPN, MACsec, 802.1X, and NERC‑CIP controls.
• Support DWDM, SONET, and carrier‑grade Ethernet services.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Self-directed initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Cisco CCNA

NERC-CIP Training Certificates

Job description

Reports to: Supervisor - OSG Telecommunication

Location: In Office (5 Days), Rochester NY

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:

$96,400 - $120,500

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

Job Summary

A 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Network architecture – Design and optimize enterprise WAN/LAN, MPLS, fiber, microwave, and supporting grid and corporate systems.
• Mobile radio systems – Engineer, maintain, and troubleshoot LMR systems (VHF/UHF, P25, DMR) used by field crews, substations, and emergency response teams.
• Point‑to‑point communications – Deploy and maintain microwave, licensed/unlicensed RF, and fiber P2P links for substation backhaul, SCADA, and operational telemetry.
• Routing & switching – Implement BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, ACLs, and QoS across Cisco enterprise and industrial platforms.
• Network security – VPN encryption, MACsec, 802.1X, and NERC‑CIP‑aligned security controls.
• Transport technologies – Support DWDM, SONET, and carrier‑grade Ethernet services for high‑capacity backhaul.
• Monitoring & reliability – Use SNMP, DPI, and analytics tools to ensure uptime, capacity planning, and rapid incident response.
• Documentation & standards – Create Visio diagrams, engineering packages, method‑of‑procedure (MOP) documents, and telecom standards.
• Cross‑functional coordination – Partner with operations, field crews, IT security, NMC, and external carriers to support projects and resolve issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred.
• Relevant experience and training.
• Must be self‑directed and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong written and verbal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco CCNA – Foundational networking, routing, switching, and security.
• NERC-CIP Training Certificates – Directly relevant to utility compliance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Company

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP

Mobility Information

Please 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.

At 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.

If 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 [e-mail].

Avangrid 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.

Avangrid 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. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

Job Posting End Date

November‑30-2026