Engineer - Network

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits and growth

Performance-based bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Rochester Gas & Elec Corp is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient telecom systems supporting electric and gas grid operations. The role spans IP networking, mobile radio, and point-to-point links with emphasis on high availability for mission-critical SCADA and field operations.

The candidate should have a technical bachelor’s degree, strong self-direction, and solid communication skills; CCNA and CIP training are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• Self-directed with initiative; strong written and verbal skills.
• Industry certifications and CIP training are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure utility-grade communications systems.
• Support IP networking, telecom transport, mobile radio systems, and P2P links.
• Ensure high availability for SCADA, field operations, and corporate connectivity.
• Coordinate with operations, IT security, and external carriers.

Skills

Self-directed

Strong communication

Network fundamentals

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Cisco CCNA

NERC-CIP training

Job description

Engineer - Network# Iberdrola Group | Careers## Engineer - NetworkApply: United States Of America, New York, Rochester: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R-34550**Engineer - Network**Reports to: Supervisor - OSG Telecommunication Location: **In Office (5 Days)**, Rochester NYThe 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****For more information, please visit:** **Benefits - Avangrid****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. #LI-Onsite#LI-VF1**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] 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**About Avangrid:** Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $47 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates more than 75 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit www.avangrid.com.