Electronic Engineer 1 (8387)

Overview:

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Electronic Engineer 1 will support senior engineers by contributing technical assistance across telecommunications and electronic systems, including testing, troubleshooting, and procedure development. They will help draft and refine installation and maintenance guides, prepare system documentation, evaluate test equipment, and assist with data integration between field and control systems. The role requires 6 months of related engineering experience, knowledge of electronics/telecom concepts, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong technical writing skills, and familiarity with Ethernet/IP OT or ICS networks. Python scripting experience, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and an Energized Facility Permit are also required. This full-time position is located in Vancouver, WA.

Pay Rate: $33.23 - $47.48

Benefits:

• Paid holidays: 11
• PTO: Starting at 10 days
• Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year (prorated based on start date)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit Options Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (immediately eligible for employee and employer contributions - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program

Responsibilities:

• Confer with senior engineers and technicians to contribute technical support on assigned tasks.
• Act as beta tester for new or revised maintenance standards and work guides, utilizing lab equipment to follow procedures and follow up with constructive feedback for clarity, missed steps, and efficient operations in methods and techniques to be followed by technician crews.
• Draft for review, or provide feedback on documented procedures for installation, use, and troubleshooting of hardware and software related to assigned systems and equipment.
• Interface with control center and field personnel to support data integration efforts between field and control center systems.
• Assist with investigation and analysis of operating problems associated with complex electronic systems such as those used in the implementation and maintenance of telecommunications or SCADA system; draft report results and propose recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in development of standards for planning and design documentation related to new equipment and technology.
• Prepare diagrams, charts, and equipment configurations to be submitted with system specifications.
• Assist with evaluation of test equipment used to troubleshoot or maintain assigned systems and equipment.
• Prepare training materials and hands-on laboratory exercises at the direction of senior engineers and technicians, to be used in approved training to end users.
• Provide ongoing teaching and lab assistance during approved training to end users.
• Work with Parts Specialist, Supply Chain and Warehouse staff to review reports and monitor spare parts levels for field systems and equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting and provide technical support to craft/customer personnel.
• Compile technical results and related tables, reports, and graphics on system performance, failure analysis and equipment outages; draft findings for submission to personnel or manufactures.
• Coordinate with engineers and technicians to achieve, sustain, and prove compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, including NERC CIP and PRC-005 requirements:
• Monitor and coordinate responses and feedback for proposed NERC standards
• Assist with developing new or revising existing processes and procedures to further compliance with new or existing NERC standards.
• Assemble and analyze data for potential violations, present data in a user-friendly format for evidence reviews.
• Prepare for and support during external and internal audits.
• Design forms, reports, and tools to track progress and verify completion of mitigation activities for compliance violations.
• Provide project / task updates to manager.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering, is required.
• Candidates 3 months from graduation will be considered. Proof of degree may be requested after graduation.
• 6 months of experience in Telecommunications Engineering or closely related field is required.
• Must have knowledge of engineering concepts, principles and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to electronics or telecommunications systems.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• College-level technical writing skills demonstrating clarity, accuracy, audience awareness, and conciseness.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system, internally managed telephone system, or operational/industrial control networks.
• Experience with packet-based Ethernet/IP operational technology (OT) or industrial control system (ICS) networks
• Experience with Python script programming.
• First Aid/AED/CPR Certification required within 30 days of assignment start. Worker/Employer is responsible for maintaining current certification.
• Energized Facility Permit is required within one year of assignment start. Type: Substation Entry Permit (SEP)

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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