Electronics Engineer

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Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as the subject-matter expert on the industrial control systems (ICS), remote terminal unit (RTU), and programmable logic controller (PLC) interface(s) to sensors, automation equipment, and data communications systems of water and power facilities within the Region.
• Applies electronics engineering to communications, switching, and control systems as required for total system design and integration.
• Performs in-depth analysis of ICS and SCADA systems to determine improvements towards system optimization, performance, and operational reliability.
• Prepares testing and implementation of electronics engineering plans for industrial control systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and compatibility with the existing telemetry systems.
• Performs technical analysis of electronics equipment operations to verify proper communications system operation, the need for special maintenance techniques, the adequacy of existing equipment, or the need for additional facilities.
• Prepares system documentation in accordance with office and agency standards.
• Utilizes knowledge of digital electronics, systems software, software engineering practices, communications, and power system control equipment to provide the electronics engineering technical guidance needed to effectively troubleshoot systems in support of hydroelectric power operations.
• Participates in system acceptability testing and implementation. Meets frequently with engineers, IT Specialists, operators, and contractor personnel to coordinate work.
• Serves as a member of the continuity of operations response and recovery teams.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.