Network System Engineer Sr (Hybrid)

LCRA Transmission Services Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Texas is looking for a Network Engineer to design complex network systems and lead capital projects. The successful candidate will have significant experience in network design, specifically in Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies, and a relevant degree. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including 401(k) matching and medical insurance, within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) match up to 8%

Life and disability insurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Nine or more years of experience in designing and/or operating networks.
• Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 network systems.
• Ability to present complex technical concepts to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Propose and design Layer 2 and 3 network systems.
• Lead capital projects and act as a project consultant.
• Develop corrective actions for potential network issues.

Skills

LAN design

WAN design

WLAN design

TCP/IP technologies

MPLS

EIGRP

BGP

OSPF

SD-WAN

VPLS

VPRN

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Juniper

Cisco

Nokia

Job description

Being the best starts with hiring the best, and we’re always looking for bright, growth-minded people who work with integrity and a commitment to service.

We welcome you to explore our open job opportunities and visit our Careers page to learn more about life at LCRA.

You will be trusted to:

- Propose and design moderately complex to complex Layer 2 and 3 network systems that carry critical data including topology diagrams and detailed configuration scripts for implementation.
- Work independently as lead on capital projects and acts as a project consultant and specialist.
- Maintain a strategic outlook and product road map for industry trends, technology changes, developments, and obsolescence within the LCRA Telecom Network.
- Identify actual or potential problems, investigates, analyzes, and develops corrective actions to be taken, and drafts mitigation strategies, including proposing capital projects to correct.
- Act as a resource and training asset for those less skilled in IP protocols and technologies.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of engineering principles, LCRA procedures, equipment, and systems.

You qualify with:

- Nine or more years of experience in designing and/or operating networks or relevant experience.
- A degree(s) in information technology, computer science or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

You are a great fit with:

- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science and/or Information Technology or relevant field.
- Experience with LAN, WAN, and WLAN design and implementation
- Experience with TCP/IP technologies such as MPLS, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, VPLS and VPRN.
- Experience in Layer 2 and Layer 3 network systems
- Experience with Juniper, Cisco, Nokia and other vendors
- Ability to take complex technical concepts and present them to a range of technical and non-technical audiences

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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• Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom) 1

Locations

• Austin, TX 78744 1

Employment Type

• Full-time 1

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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