Network Engineer - Transport
Network Engineer - Transport
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$ 84939 - 178999
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Closes: May 15 2025
Starting Range: $84939 to $144406
Full Range: $84939 to $178999
Avista Utilities is seeking a talented Network Engineer to work in the dynamic discipline of Transport Engineering. Join our innovative team and help us shape the future of energy delivery and connectivity. Whether youre optimizing radio frequencies for smart grid applications designing robust transport networks for reliable energy distribution or ensuring seamless IP integration for advanced metering infrastructure your expertise will drive our mission to deliver safe and reliable energy. If youre ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a forwardthinking company in the energy sector we want to hear from you!
This position requires participation in an oncall rotation for off business hour support.
This position is responsible for supporting the design and development of Avistas private MPLS backbone and WAN infrastructure. The successful candidate may also be responsible for supporting legacy SONET networks. Previous experience working within a utility is beneficial.
- Plan develop and own engineering standards & models to support data services over the collective network transport system to include:
- MPLS transport (backbone)
- Tributary transport (endpoint)
- SONET knowledge/expertise a plus
- Planning & engineering assignments require extensive knowledge and application of concepts principles and practices in IP transport networks enabling identification of multiple critical infrastructure use cases in our energy services organization.
- A growth mindset.
- A humble team member who understands the importance of a reliable network in the delivery of essential services to our customers.
- A servant leader who is eager to be part of an awesome team.
- Primarily a projectbased role working on multiple projects with different PMs and stakeholders.
- Support technology delivery within defined capital/delivery projects under the direction of clients Network Engineers and Project Managers.
- Execute engineering tasks according to plan and meet engineering goals and objectives.
- Plan and execute network moves and changes including hardware installation/ change management and customer activation.
- Acquire and maintain current knowledge of relevant product and offerings.
- Assist in special projects with the ability to function in a highly dynamic environment.
- IP routing and virtualization in a Wide Area Network MPLS VRF IPSEC
- BGP OSPF EIGRP Ethernet and TDM and operation
- Nokia Enterprise and Industrial routing and switching platforms modules and configurations
- Preferred certifications: Nokia Network Routing Specialist I (NRS I) Nokia Network Routing Specialist II (NRS II) Nokia Routing Architect (SRA)
- Experience with Nokiarouters
- Native MPLS transport design and implementation work leveraging Nokia equipment
- WAN performance optimization and assurance techniques
- Backoffice network management and authentication systems
- Wireless LAN operation and maintenance
- IP subnetting
- IP protocols
- Operation of LAN switching technology VLANs Trunking FHRPs
- Proficient knowledge of network security best practices with hands on experience configuring Access Control Lists TACACS SNMP AAA SSH
- Key experience could include:
Minimum of 2 years of experience and an BA/BS degree in Information Systems Computer Science or MIS. Additional 2 years of relevant experience in an enterprisesize (500 or more employees) preferred. Depending on area of discipline technology certifications in a relevant area (such as Cisco CCNA) may be required and is preferred. Seeking strong technology management skills proven analytical problemsolving skills and a person that values a teamoriented enterprise environment. Experience with Cisco F5 Citrix Netscaler and the Nokia SAR platform are strongly desired. Experience in InfrastructureasCode programming languages such as Python Powershell Splunk and Ansible are strongly desired.
Network Engineer II:To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employees various levels of knowledge skills and experience.
Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click Submit.
Benefits
At Avista we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical mental and financial health and wellbeing of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse engaged and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical dental vision life and disability coverage retirement benefits incentive plans wellness resources timeoff programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation four distinct seasons and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more please visit our benefits website at screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test background check and motor vehicle records review.
Avistas Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Avista is a safe inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment Affirmative Action efforts and Equity Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women people of color people with disabilities protected veterans and all others. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation marital status age sensory mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification) Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.
Equity and diversity in our workplace is important to us. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application interview process and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at if you would like assistance.
Employment Type
Full-Time
