Electronics Engineer

Western Area Power Administration

Loveland (CO)

À distance

USD 105 000 - 161 000

Plein temps

Il y a 10 jours

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Résumé du poste

Western Area Power Administration in Loveland, Colorado, is seeking an Electronics Engineer to develop, upgrade, and operate the Region's communications networks, SCADA systems, operations support systems, telemetering equipment, data distribution networks, and remote telemetry units (RTUs).

The engineer will apply adaptive automated processes to real-time control and computing systems, define design requirements and standards, and provide technical guidance to field offices while monitoring

Responsabilités

Applies or adapts automated processes that modify real-time control systems and automated computing systems to solve inherent problems or enhance performance of existing systems.
Establishes system design technical requirements, defines engineering approaches to be used in the system design as well as constraints and standards to be applied during the design process.
Develops and maintains guidelines, requirements, instructions and procedures relating to the power communications system.
Monitors maintenance programs to assure necessary actions are implemented on a consistent basis throughout the Region.
Provides technical advice and guidance in the resolution of engineering problems arising in ongoing automated systems.

Connaissances

Electronic engineering

SCADA systems

Telemetry

RTU systems

Description du poste

Hiring Agency: Western Area Power Administration

This position is part of the WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region or WAPA-UGPR-Upper Great Plains Region. As Electronics Engineer, you will provide engineering expertise to develop, upgrade, and operate the Region's communication systems, SCADA systems, operations support systems, telemetering equipment, data distribution systems, and remote telemetry units (RTUs).

Key Responsibilities

As an Electronics Engineer, you will: Applies or adapts automated processes that modify real-time control systems and automated computing systems to solve inherent problems or enhance performance of existing systems. Establishes system design technical requirements, defines engineering approaches to be used in the system design as well as constraints and standards to be applied during the design process.

Develops and maintains guidelines, requirements, instructions and procedures relating to the power communications system. Makes analysis of equipment failures and system malfunctions and recommends and/or initiates adjustments, repair, replacement, or other appropriate action to prevent recurrence. Provides communications and system control engineering assistance and advice to the field offices.

Monitors maintenance programs to assure necessary actions are implemented on a consistent basis throughout the Region. Provides technical advice and guidance in the resolution of engineering problems arising in ongoing automated systems.

Requirements & Education

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Western Area Power Administration, Department of Energy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $104502 – $160638/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.