IT Network Engineer

Details IT Network Engineer Application due date

September 10, 2026

Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)

US:

MN:

Maple Grove

Full-Time

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We are the people we power. As Minnesota’s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.

We currently have an opening for an ITNetwork Engineer inour Information Technology division. The successful candidate will help support,maintain, and enhance network technologies company-wide (data, voice, telemetry, and carrier communication).

In addition to traditional routing, switching, and network security responsibilities, this role will contribute to the evolution of our network operations by advancing automation, scripted management processes, and centralized network management platforms.

A typical starting range for this position for level II is $95,000 - $130,000 annually. A typical starting range for this position for senior level is $116,000 - $160,000 annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results.

Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

• Support and maintain enterprise IT LAN/WAN infrastructure and utility OT network technologies.
• Participate in network hardware/software upgrades, lifecycle management, patching, and maintenance activities.
• Administer and support network management and automation platforms.
• Maintain accurate documentation including network diagrams, automation workflows, and operational runbooks.
• Provide level 3 support to network operations and telecom technicians.
• Partner with business groups, following established standards, to support new design and implementation of networking solutions at service centers, generation facilities, and electrical substations.
• Troubleshoot both infrastructure-level and network platform/application-level issues.

• Support, design and continually improve IT LAN/WAN and OT network infrastructure.
• Lead lifecycle planning and execution including upgrades and refresh activities.
• Enhance and help evolve network management and automation platforms.
• Develop and maintain high-quality engineering documentation, including architectures, automation workflows, and operational standards.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex network issues, driving root cause analysis and long-term remediation.
• Partner with business and IT teams to design and implement network solutions across enterprise and OT environments.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across network infrastructure and supporting platforms.

• Level II requires a bachelor’s degree in a technology related field and 3+ years of experience building and supporting network systems OR 2+ years post high school education or applicable training in a technology related field and 5+ years of experience engineering network systems.

• Hands-on experience designing enterprise network technologies: LAN/WAN, VLANs, VRF’s, VPN, BGP/OSPF in a Cisco environment.
• Proficiency with network automation tools and concepts including Python, Ansible, and Git Lab.
• Understanding of Linux and Windows fundamentals as related to network troubleshooting and automation tool support.
• Experience with next-generation firewalls and related security platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve both infrastructure-level and network platform/application-level issues.
• Ability to manage priorities, contribute to small-to-medium technical projects, and collaborate…