This position is part of the WAPA-DSW-Desert Southwest. As an Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for provide engineering expertise for the development and coordination of a comprehensive program for upgrading and operating communications systems, electronic supervisory control and data acquisitions systems (SCADA), operation support system, telemetering equipment, data distribution systems and remote telemetry units (RTU) for the Region.
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.
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.
For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This position is with Western Area Power Administration, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $117247 – $157607/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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