Engineer, Senior, Network (Communications)

Engineer, Senior, Network (Communications)

Salary

$123,570.00 - $185,355.00 Annually

Location

4012 SE 17th Avenue, Portland, OR

Job Type

Non-Union Regular Full-Time

Job Number

26-00038

Department

Information Technology

Opening Date

10/30/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Senior Network Engineer (Communications) is responsible for planning, designing, implementing and managing all IT communication system technologies and managing system integrity and security for all IT networks. This role is responsible for the optimization of network design through review and assessment of user needs, as well as overseeing complex projects, including evaluating vendor products and making recommendations for selection. The Senior Network Engineer resolves system outages and degraded service by working with internal and external technical staff and vendor support, as well as configuring and implementing system additions and modifications.

The transportation industry provides a unique opportunity to meld old and new technologies in interesting ways. TriMet emphasizes keeping our transit system in a state of good repair, and IT collaborates with many teams across the agency in order to achieve this. This involves consistent communication and alignment from the top down.

Join a collaborative and bright team that plays an essential role in keeping transit running!

This position requires a minimum of three (3) days in-person per week.

Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements. Safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.

Serve as a good steward of TriMet and maintain a strong and current understanding of customers' experiences and of TriMet's product and service offerings. Reliable in-person attendance is an essential function of all positions.

Essential Functions

• Provide oversight and support for all TriMets IT communication system technologies.
• Perform advanced planning and design of high availability converged communication networks and implement solutions. Manage and document network configurations and performance baselines. Install hardware and software upgrades and expansions. Utilize and maintain network management applications.
• Responsible for security on communication networks, ensuring best-practice protection and PCI/DSS and HIPPA compliance. Manage local and remote network access to ensure physical, technological, and social engineering security.
• Manage copper and fiber cable plant.
• Assist with budget and contracts for communication network maintenance and services.
• Research, select and procure network hardware and software.
• Oversee complex projects, including developing formal project plans, scope, timeline, costs, and implementation. Assign project tasks and work assignments to Engineers.
• Work closely with all agency personnel and business partners to define their network needs and provide communication system consulting services. Provide end-user support, training, and documentation. Assist users in defining and resolving network-related problems.
• Develop and implement network policies and procedures. Monitor adherence to agency standards, policies, and procedures.

Position Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelors Degree is required. A Bachelors Degree in Network Communications or Network Security is preferred.

A minimum of four (4) years total credited experience.*

Four (4) years of experience in network management and network security are required.

Four (4) years of experience in network design and architecture of complex network environments are required.

Four (4) years of advanced engineering experience in the communication technology field in a corporate environment are preferred.

One (1) year of experience in training and user support for communication systems are preferred.

Possession of network communication technology certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent) is preferred.

Possession of current/valid Class "C" license issued by Oregon or Washington; ability to pass a driving record check meeting TriMet driving record standards. To review our driving record standards, click here: TriMet-Driving-Requirements.pdf.

Or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

• The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".

Salary offers will be determined by a candidates education, training and relevant experience. A complete work history will be required for this purpose at the time of offer; any omitted work history will not be considered after hire. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMets salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.

Selection Criteria

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA

Grade 18, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time

Salary Range

Minimum: $123,570.00

Maximum: $185,355.00

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:

1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)

2. Driving Record Check

3. Panel Interviews

4. Professional Reference Check

5. Criminal Background Check

6. Education Verification

Supplemental Information

Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.

Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.

If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays notice prior to the need for accommodation.

TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.

If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMets accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employees preferred accommodation.

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Employer TriMet

Address 101 SW Main St.

Suite 700

Portland, Oregon, 97204

Phone (503) 962-7505

Website https://trimet.org/careers