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Job Description
Job Description
Power / Utilities Communications Engineer
Want to use your power systems and communications expertise to make a real difference? We're looking for a Power / Utilities Communications Engineer to join a team working on critical national security and energy infrastructure projects. If you're passionate about innovation and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity to advance your career and contribute to projects of national significance.
What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional
This position offers access to one of the worlds most advanced research environments for power systems and critical infrastructure communications. The facilities include :
- A full-scale, isolatable power grid test bed for real-time validation of power system models.
- A Real-Time Digital Simulator supporting hardware-in-the-loop, controller-in-the-loop, and grid-in-the-loop testing.
- Extensive capabilities include load banks, energy storage systems, SCADA test beds, a microgrid test bed, and wireless communication resources.
This unparalleled infrastructure supports transformative work on power system reliability, resilience, and innovationplacing you at the forefront of solving real-world challenges for critical infrastructure.
What You'll Do
As a Power / Utilities Communications Engineer , youll bridge the gap between networking and power systems communications, tackling challenges that ensure the nation's critical infrastructure's stability, security, and reliability. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include :
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is a technical powerhouse with expertise in utility communication systems and a passion for safeguarding national infrastructure. You have :
Technical Expertise :
Problem-Solving Skills :
Collaboration & Communication :
Whats in It for You?
Preferred Qualifications
Employment Type : Contract-to-hire opportunity.
Location Details : Idaho Falls, ID (preferred), has potential for remote work during an initial contract period.While Idaho Falls is the preferred location to foster collaboration and hands-on problem-solving, we are open to remote candidates for an initial contract period. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate interested in transitioning to a full-time role.
Blackmere is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.