Electronics Engineer

US Bonneville Power Administration; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration seeks a technical specialist and network engineer to operate, maintain, modify, integrate, and document Munro Control Center network systems. The role focuses on electronics engineering expertise to ensure reliable, secure operation of critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has strong network engineering skills, hands-on maintenance experience, and the ability to document complex configurations for long-term reliability.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• Specialized experience in network systems and maintaining reliable, secure systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Munro Control Center network systems.
• Modify and integrate network systems as required.
• Document network systems and processes for operational use.

Skills

Network engineering

Electronics engineering

Documentation

Operations & maintenance

Integration of systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Job description

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Operational Infrastructure and Facility Services at Munro (JOH), Operational Services (JO), Chief Information Office (J).

A successful candidate in this position will serve as a technical specialist and network engineer providing electronics engineering expertise to operate, maintain, modify, integrate, and document Munro Control Center network systems.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress‑strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

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B. Combination of Education and Experience – college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:

1. Professional Registration or Licensure – Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. –OR-
2. Written Test – Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. –OR-
3. Specified Academic Courses – Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. –OR-
4. Related Curriculum – Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.)

For more information on how to meet the Basic Requirements please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the meeting the basic requirement, a qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience 1) serving as an expert advisor or consultant to other engineers and technical personnel in resolving difficult operational, maintenance, and functional problems involving network systems; 2) ensuring that critical systems are maintainable, reliable and secure; and 3) analyzing non-routine failures of data systems and related equipment to determine causes and recommending or performing the appropriate corrective maintenance procedures.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.