Electronic Engr 3 - Telecom

We are CorSource Technology Group, a locally owned technical staffing and recruiting firm in Portland, Oregon.

We encourage you to submit your resume to the job posting link, or directly contact: [email protected], 503-726-4545

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Electronic Engr 3 - Telecom

1 month

Vancouver

This position closes to submittals on October 27th .

Position requires the ability to meet federal background and compliance requirements.

OVERVIEW

Assignment

This full-time contract Electronics Engineer 3 - Telecom assignment provides engineering and field support for operational telecommunication facilities and associated equipment for the Technology Evaluation and System Testing (TEVE) organization at the company. The TEVE organization is responsible for performing acceptance testing for new Power System Control (PSC) and System Protection and Control (SPC) equipment. This group also performs system tests to ensure that the equipment uses is performing properly and meets the changing needs of the system. This assignment is located at the company Ross Complex in Vancouver, Washington.

Organization

TEVE, Technology Evaluation and System Testing, is responsible for the evaluation and testing of new equipment prior to deployment. Acceptance testing and Integration tests on Power System Control, Protection, and Telecommunication equipment is performed in an offline laboratory environment. Work is primarily performed by Engineers specializing in Power Systems, or Telecommunication. Work is assisted by Engineering Technicians and Equipment Specialists to help with logistical issues. Since TEVE is tasked with evaluation of new equipment, the work tends to be very unique and challenging. There is little repetition in tasks, which can be good or bad, depending on the person. We are definitely a group of self-starters that work independent and in teams, and don’t mind frequent and tough challenges.

ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: All official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.

• Compile and prepare technical results into tables, reports and graphics on system performance, failure analysis and equipment outages; present results/findings in summary form and/or as requested from appropriate manager, PSC field staff, or other personnel.
• Perform engineering studies and develop test plans for telecommunication equipment with oversight and final approval from the staff.
• Collaborate with branch personnel to draft work statements for review and finalization by the manager / personnel; process approved Statements of Work (SOWs) as per established procedures. Provide technical engineering support and assistance to construction, operations and maintenance personnel as requested.
• Develop and draft procedures for installation, use, and troubleshooting of hardware and software performance.
• Prepare detailed network specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, and recommended technologies for review, acceptance and finalization by the decision makers.
• Provide project / task updates (oral or written).
• Provide technical / engineering expertise and guidance for the PSC system-wide testing function.
• Provide comprehensive engineering plans, training to newly hired personnel (Federal and Contract), design, field support, testing, evaluation, and instrumentation calibration services, as per established company-standards and procedures, for company’s control, telecommunication, protection, measurement and data acquisition facilities and associated equipment.
• Perform extensive engineering studies, requiring familiarity with current technological advances in instrumentation, consulting with manufacturers and design engineers, and taking into account field conditions and practices; provide results, findings, and recommendations.
• Investigate and analyze operating problems associated with complex electronic systems such as those used in the implementation and maintenance of company’s communication systems; report results and recommend corrective actions.
• Initiate and coordinate system-wide tests and studies of communication systems equipment relative to their capabilities and recommend required modifications or adjustments to improve the reliability and usefulness of the equipment.
• Maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) and Information Security (INFOSEC) standards and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electronic or Telecommunications Engineering or a directly related field (from an ABET accredited school) is required.
• 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience is required.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, principals, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission systems is required.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products, such as Outlook, Word, and Excel (or similar).

All qualified applicants at CorSource Technology Group will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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[email protected], 503-726-4545