Lead Engineer - Fiber/Microwave CommunicationDepartment:  Operational Smart GridsReports to: Supervisor - OSG Telecommunications Location: In Office, Rochester NYThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $114,332 - $142,916Job SummarySenior technical resource responsible for performing enterprise Microwave and Fiber Optic system planning, engineering, project management, documentation, and diagnostics. Provides level 3 engineering support on an afterhours on call basis.  Responsibilities1. Responsible for the analysis, scheduling, acquisition, implementation, and documentation of telecommunications hardware, software, and facilities for assigned projects. 2. Maintains awareness of and ensures compliance with ANSI, NEC, IEE standards, architecture and protocol standards, safety standards, corporate accounting requirements, and collective bargaining unit craft work rules applying to telecommunications projects. 3. Assist in the planning for enterprise RADIO, Microwave, SONET, and Fiber Optic telecommunications, engineering, documentation, and diagnostics within the Operational Smart Grids network. 4. Design network solutions and device configurations for IP equipment including routers, firewalls, and Ethernet switches. 5. Lead the completion of assigned telecommunication engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines. 6. Serve as Tier 3 support for telecommunications network facility, hardware, and software problems and engage required resources if necessary. 7. Monitor system performance and ensures capacity planning is performed by assessing and making recommendations for improvement. 8. Identify and evaluate new Point to Point/Point to Multipoint Radio Microwave and Fiber technologies and products.Skills and RequirementsEducation &amp; Experience Required: • Bachelor’s degree in (Computer Science/Telecom/Engineering/ Technical field) • At least 3 years as a Telecommunications/Network Engineer or its equivalent in the field. • Experience with emerging telecommunications tools and technologies. Skills/Abilities: • Strong communication skills. • Ability to plan, manage, and supervise vendor engagements. • Project management skills including scheduling, cost tracking, development of task plans, and progress/status reporting. • Able to multi-task. • Able to work effectively with others in coordination of projects.#LI-Onsite  Company:ROCHESTER GAS &amp; ELEC CORPMobility InformationPlease 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 <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.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&amp;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:February-28-2026

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Lead Engineer - Fiber/Microwave Communictn

Lead Engineer - Fiber/Microwave CommunicationDepartment:&nbsp; Operational Smart GridsReports to: Supervisor - OSG Telecommunications Location: In Office,&nbsp;Rochester NYThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $114,332 - $142,916Job SummarySenior technical resource responsible for performing enterprise Microwave and Fiber Optic system planning, engineering, project management, documentation, and diagnostics. Provides level 3 engineering support on an afterhours on call basis. &nbsp;Responsibilities1. Responsible for the analysis, scheduling, acquisition, implementation, and documentation of telecommunications hardware, software, and facilities for assigned projects. 2. Maintains awareness of and ensures compliance with ANSI, NEC, IEE standards, architecture and protocol standards, safety standards, corporate accounting requirements, and collective bargaining unit craft work rules applying to telecommunications projects. 3. Assist in the planning for enterprise RADIO, Microwave, SONET, and Fiber Optic telecommunications, engineering, documentation, and diagnostics within the Operational Smart Grids network. 4. Design network solutions and device configurations for IP equipment including routers, firewalls, and Ethernet switches. 5. Lead the completion of assigned telecommunication engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines. 6. Serve as Tier 3 support for telecommunications network facility, hardware, and software problems and engage required resources if necessary. 7. Monitor system performance and ensures capacity planning is performed by assessing and making recommendations for improvement. 8. Identify and evaluate new Point to Point/Point to Multipoint Radio Microwave and Fiber technologies and products.Skills and RequirementsEducation &amp; Experience Required: • Bachelor’s degree in (Computer Science/Telecom/Engineering/ Technical field) • At least 3 years as a Telecommunications/Network Engineer or its equivalent in the field. • Experience with emerging telecommunications tools and technologies. Skills/Abilities: • Strong communication skills. • Ability to plan, manage, and supervise vendor engagements. • Project management skills including scheduling, cost tracking, development of task plans, and progress/status reporting. • Able to multi-task. • Able to work effectively with others in coordination of projects.#LI-Onsite &nbsp;Company:ROCHESTER GAS &amp; ELEC CORPMobility InformationPlease 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 <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.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. &nbsp;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&amp;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:February-28-2026

Lead Engineer - Fiber/Microwave Communictn

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