Electronics Engineer

About This Role

This contract position will provide engineering and field support for the Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and other related systems for the Power System Control Technical Services group in Vancouver, Washington.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical SCADA engineering and expertise for field technicians, design engineers, construction crews, and technical oversight committees
• Assist in the development of maintenance standards and work guides
• Draft and submit procedures regarding installation, use, and troubleshooting of hardware and software related to SCADA or other assigned systems and equipment
• Interface with control center personnel and systems to validate proper data integration
• Investigate and analyze operating problems associated with complex electronic systems (SCADA) and recommend corrective actions
• Assist in development of standards for planning and design documentation related to new equipment and technology
• Assist in the preparation of detailed system specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, and recommended technologies
• Evaluate, recommend for selection, and support test equipment used to troubleshoot or maintain SCADA systems and equipment
• Prepare formal training curriculum and hands-on exercises for SCADA or other assigned systems and equipment
• Monitor and provide guidance to supply chain and Warehouse staff for appropriate spare parts levels for SCADA

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• 5+ years of experience with electronic engineering concepts applicable to SCADA or industrial control systems (DCS, PLCs, BMS, commercial automation, complex security systems)
• 2 years of direct experience with designing, installing, or maintaining industrial control systems (SCADA, DCS, PLCs, BMS)
• 1 year of experience with industrial control protocols (DNP3, Modbus, OPC, or packet-based Ethernet/IP OT/ICS networks)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• US Citizen for Federal Background Check eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• 5+ years of experience and knowledge of electronic engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to SCADA or other industrial control systems

Nice to Have

• Experience providing support service to field users in a utility or industrial environment
• Experience with SCADA systems and protocols
• 2 years of experience with Process Automation and Instrumentation
• Experience with Ethernet or packet-based operational technology (OT) or industrial control system (ICS) networks
• Hands-on troubleshooting or maintenance experience with common utility Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) platform
• Knowledge of the Linux operating system
• Knowledge of Python script programming
• Knowledge of development of HMI/MMI interfaces
• Experience supporting or conducting classroom training or laboratory workshops

Skills

* Required skills