Electronics Engineer

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.

As an Electronics Engineer, you will: Serve as an expert advisor or consultant to other engineers and technical personnel in resolving difficult operational, maintenance, and functional problems involving network systems in the Munro Control Center. Analyze and correct the impacts system configuration and design can have on performance, reliability and maintainability of the system. Design, install, and document hardware changes to correct recurring failures, to improve performance, to increase capacity or to meet new operational requirements. Create process standards and system configuration standards to leverage a consistent and reliable maintenance structure, which would increase system uptime while reducing support costs. Devise and schedule preventative maintenance programs that ensure availability of the on-line control systems. Develop and implement test and integration plans for new systems. Develop, implement, and maintain a viable cyber protection scheme on control center systems by implementing polices system and processes pertaining to user profiles, anti-virus, and system patching schemas.

This position is located in Spokane, WA, a welcoming Northwest city where nature and community meet. Set along the Spokane River and surrounded by mountains and lakes, Spokane offers four beautiful seasons of outdoor adventures just minutes from downtown. The city's vibrant arts scene, local restaurants, and affordable cost of living make it easy to enjoy both work and life. Whether you're exploring the riverfront, skiing nearby slopes, or relaxing at one of the many local parks, Spokane is a place where your career and lifestyle can thrive together. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. You will be required to report in person to the official duty location. Conditions of Employment: May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check. The work of this position requires response to system emergencies, failures or complex problems requiring callout at any time of the day or night, seven days a week. Overtime will occasionally be required.