Network Engineer Manager

Trico Electric Cooperative; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility company in Arizona is seeking a motivated Network Engineer Manager to oversee core network operations. This role involves managing the implementation of fiber-to-the-home technology and supporting smart grid communications. The ideal candidate holds a relevant bachelor's degree and possesses significant experience in network engineering, along with industry certifications. Join our team to contribute to high-quality communication services that power communities and support innovation.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in Network Engineering/Telecommunications preferred.
• Industry certifications CCNA/JNCIA level or above; CCNP/JNCIP level preferred.
• Prior experience managing telecommunications networks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of core network equipment and interconnects.
• Ensure design, implementation, and operation of FTTH network.
• Engage in all phases of service management.

Skills

Network Engineering

Telecommunications

Leadership

Cisco

Juniper

Problem Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Cisco routing

Juniper routing

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Job description

Join Our Team as Network Engineer Manager at Trico Electric Cooperative!

Posting Period: Monday, January 5th - Until Filled

We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, where employees are empowered to grow, collaborate, and contribute to meaningful work. Just as we strive to provide 5-star customer service to our members, we also hold ourselves to the highest standards in how we work and support one another.

Are you ready to be part of a team that powers communities and supports innovation? Trico Electric Cooperative is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team in Marana, Arizona.

What You Will Do:

The Network Engineer Manager serves as a key steward for the Cooperative, representing the Communications division with professionalism and technical expertise. This role oversees the management of core network equipment and critical interconnects, ensuring the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of a robust fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network and supporting smart grid communications infrastructure. The position is accountable for both technical leadership and people management, ensuring the network is secure, resilient, scalable, and aligning the network operations with organizational objectives to deliver high-quality communication services.

Additionally, this position actively engages in all phases of service management including design, transition, operation, outage restoration, and continuous improvement. The role may provide support for incident escalations and problem resolution while collaborating with suppliers and internal departments to achieve operational goals. This position bridges IT, OT, and field operations, supporting mission-critical systems including SCADA, ADMS, OMS, AMI, substation communications, and enterprise IP services, while also enabling high-quality broadband service to Members.

What You Bring to Trico:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or related field and 4 years of experience in Network Engineering/Telecommunications is preferred; or 7 years’ experience in Network Engineering/Telecommunications management in lieu of education.
• Industry certifications (CCNA/JNCIA level or above), CCNP/JNCIP level preferred.
• Prior experience with Cisco/Juniper routing, data center switches, DNS/DHCP servers and firewalls (Fortinet/ Palo Alto).
• Vendor experience with common utility or ISP platforms (e.g. Calix, Adtran, Nokia, etc.).
• Must have or obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.
• Previous experience in a Cooperative is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.