Electronics Engineer

Overview

Join AZAD as an Electronics Engineer and work in the Communications/Control Planning (TPMC) organization. The position works interactively with Network Study Engineers, Project Coordination Engineers, Project Managers, Customer Service Engineers, Account Executives, Design Engineers, Control Center Hardware Engineers, Operations Control Engineers, Field Service Engineers and Estimators to aid in the development of work which is within scope, meets project and regulatory requirements and is the best overall plan of service.

This position provides assistance to the Supervisor of Communications/Control Planning group by developing plans of services for upgrades, replacements, and expansion to operational communications systems. It also includes providing technical support for network transmission, network interconnections, generation integration, and customer service projects in alignment with Asset Management Strategies. The role aids in Communications & Control Planning assignments for reimbursable study requests and capital projects which include plans for communications, control and data systems affecting the transmission system.

This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. The position is hybrid in Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR with onsite 1-2 days per week.

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $49.93 to $55.93 (which includes a health and welfare fringe benefit of $4.93) depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as the composition of the selected compensation package.

• A bachelors degree in electronic engineering or other closely related engineering field is required.
• 5 years of previous electronics/electrical engineering experience, with diversified knowledge of engineering concepts, principles and practices.
• 2 years of experience with the following:
  • Experience in developing cost estimates for communication items.
  • Experience in metering and telemetry requirements as related to interchange projects.
  • Experience disseminating technical information in writing and orally.
  • Experience in planning digital radio systems and long-haul fiber optic systems, preferably SONET systems.
  • Experience developing options, evaluating, and providing a preferred plan for meeting communications/control system functional requirements.
  • Working knowledge of transmission and operational telecommunications systems.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License/Real  required.

• Experience in Electric Utility sector with an emphasis on C&C Planning, Electronic Design, Communications Maintenance, Technical Operations.
• Experience developing plans-of-service for communication, control and data systems used to operate and control the power grid at large electric utilities.
• Developing communications/control plans in conjunction with fulfilling transmission service.
• Knowledge of the NERC and WECC Planning Standards as they apply to Protective Relaying, Metering, Special Protection Systems and communication systems.
• Experience applying WECC 0"Communication System Performance Guide for Protective Relaying Systems".
• Experience in communication requirements related to relaying and Remedial Action Schemes (RAS).
• Knowledge of and/or experience with planning or designing Ethernet-based WAN systems, preferably in a utility environment.
• Communication network operation concepts and methods.
• Communication network architecture principles and concepts.
• Planning of communications, control and data systems for network transmission, network interconnections and customer service projects.
• Experience with planning/operating communications and data systems for transmission networks.

AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer-centric problem solvers who enjoy solving the most complex problems using sophisticated technologies and strong people skills. AZAD has provided consulting services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992. Our model emphasizes career-path focus, relationship-based work, advocacy, and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.

AZAD is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance qualified employees and applicants who are disabled or protected veterans. U.S. citizens only for Federal Clearance requirements.

AZAD values diversity and is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to reflect the people and communities where we live and work. AZAD, Inc. is a certified minority-owned business and OFCCP compliant.