IT Telecommunications Engineer II
Great River Energy
Maple Grove, MN · HybridFull-time$95–130K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Great River Energy seeks a Level II IT Telecommunications Engineer to design telecommunications systems for substation projects. The role includes gathering requirements, developing material lists and estimates, creating instructions and drawings, managing projects, and maintaining asset data. The typical starting salary range is $95,000–$130,000 annually. The position is eligible for a hybrid schedule; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
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Telecommunications Engineer II
Application due date: December 2, 2026
Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)
Join the award-winning culture at Great River Energy - a Healthiest 100 Employer, Great Places to Work Certified, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company and more.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available. We have an exciting opportunity for a Level II IT Telecommunications Engineer.
This position focuses on designing telecommunications systems for substation projects. Responsibilities include gathering requirements, developing material lists, preparing material and labor estimates, creating instructions and drawings, managing projects, and maintaining asset data.
Total Rewards:
A typical starting range for this position is $95,000 - $130,000 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.
Key responsibilities:
§ Obtains telecommunications requirements for new sites, systems/technologies, or enhancements.
§ Analysis, design, development, implementation, and 3rd level support of existing or new network (data, voice, telemetry, and carrier communications) infrastructure, and network management solutions.
§ Participates in construction project scoping and construction project review meetings.
§ Performs project management for telecommunications specific projects.
Qualifications :
§ Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic or computer engineering and 2+ years of experiences OR 2+ years post high school education in a telecom related field and 6+ years of experience designing/supporting telecommunications systems.
§ Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and deliver complex telecommunications projects.
§ Analytical, interpretive, interpersonal, problem- solving, and verbal and written communication skills.
§ Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, design, and estimating.
§ Proficient in managing multiple projects, coordinating assignments, and handling multiple tasks concurrently.
§ Bachelor degree in Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering preferred
§ Education to qualify for the written Professional Engineering Examination as required by the State Board of Engineering is preferred.
§ EIT Certification is preferred
Apply:
Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by December 2, 2026 . GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.
Position IT Telecommunications Engineer IILocation US:MN:Maple Grove | Information Technology | Full-TimeReq ID 592
How this job compares
Set against the 4,276 open Network Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$95–130K/yr
- Minnesota median$99–153K/yr54 salary ranges
- US median$113–187K/yr3,413 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $113K, is 14% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($131K) — in the middle half of Network Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 65 open Network Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 4,276 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Network Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,631 postings).
- Education
- 1,122 of the 4,276 open Network Engineer jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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