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# Engineer - Network

- **Company:** Avangrid, Inc.
- **Location:** Rochester, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $96,400.0 - $120,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Border Gateway Protocol, Synchronous Optical Networking, Cyber Security, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Internet Protocol, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Microsoft Visio, Network Architecture, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Simple Network Management Protocols, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, System Availability, Routing & Switching, Cisco
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/76206604-engineer-network

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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., * 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.