Engineer - Network

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits and growth opps

Generous performance-based bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and clear, 9

Job summary

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient, utility-grade communications systems across a large service territory. The role covers IP networking, telecom transport, mobile radio, and point-to-point links to ensure high availability for SCADA, field ops, and corporate connectivity.

The position emphasizes enterprise WAN/LAN design, MPLS, fiber, and backhaul with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Self-directed

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Cisco CCNA

NERC-CIP Training

Job description

Job Title and Reporting

Engineer - Network

Reports to: Supervisor - OSG Telecommunication

Location

In Office (5 Days), Rochester NY

Base Salary

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

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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