Electrical Engineering Tech

Actalent

Vancouver, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$30–$35 Per Hour

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Adobe Acrobat, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bentley MicroStation, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Candidate Screening, Computer Science, Data Cleaning, Data Entry, Database Administration, Digital Signatures, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, File Systems, Groundskeeping, Industry Standards, Maintenance - Electrical, Mathematics, Mentoring, On Site Support, Policy Development, Printing, Procedure Development, Procurement Specifications, Professional Services, Project Design, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Requirements Management, Standards Development, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design

LOCATION

Vancouver, WA

POSTED

2 days ago

This Electrical Engineering Tech assignment will provide electrical engineering tech support for the RAS Engineering (TENR) organization at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This assignment will provide confidential and professional services for a wide variety and large volume of project designs, drawings, communications, and associated / related documentation. Engineering technician services will be conducted following established policy, process, and practice, and will be provided to support Control Center (CC) or Substation work for Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) Engineering to which this assignment will report. This assignment will provide engineering technician expertise, assisting project managers and other engineering personnel in implementing projects, supporting field maintenance crews, and other related engineering activities. Responsibilities + Assist in the maintenance of databases related to the production of electrical and electronic drawings and documents. + Prepare detailed design, material, or procurement specifications for equipment. + Preparation of engineering designs and development of engineering requirements for the development, installation and modification of BPA facilities based on analysis of engineering and design requirements, project parameters, and technical information from multiple sources. + Draft and prepare RAS standard guides and templates for assigned projects. + May participate in site visits to the field to support RAS project scoping and design, verify equipment configuration at sites, and document as built records during project wrap up, as needed. + Perform review of CAD and manually drafted drawings and other documents for drafting accuracy and completeness; provide feedback and/or make necessary corrections before review by engineers and technicians. + Update and maintain attributes and metadata of Substation Engineering drawings and documents in ProjectWise. + Assist with special projects in area of expertise. Draft and recommend related business rules and workflow processes; assist with documentation and implementation of new or changed business rules, procedures, and processes. + Provide technician support to design engineers and technicians within the group in the form of reports, consolidation papers, printing design packages, preparing drawing lists, coordinating release of work-in-process (WIP) designs, and other CAD or technician needs. + Provide insight and recommendations in the development of new standards as well as updates to existing standards. + Conduct routine review of existing design standards; update as needed using CAD software. + Resolve conflicting or duplicate serial numbering on designs by researching to obtain accurate information and issue corrections as appropriate. + As requested, provide on-going technical assistance to new and/or less experienced team members regarding established organizational procedures and guidelines, industry and/or BPA standards, advanced techniques, etc. + Train new CAD Technicians and engineers in BPA processes, procedures, practices, and standards; share knowledge of RAS Engineering. + Participate on teams and individually to research and document existing inventory of RAS and related equipment; may include data entry and clean-up efforts and coordination with the local District Resource Specialist. + Provide engineering technician expertise to support engineering design and field personnel in all aspects of project documentation. + Organize and analyze drawings prior to setup and discuss project complexity and time estimates with technical and supervisory personnel. + Draft designs from engineers' idea notes and rough sketches utilizing sources such as electronic files, drawing stick files, and central records vault. + Participate in the development and revision of RAS drawing templates and standards. + Assist with various administrative duties, such as engineering record maintenance which includes obtain new drawing numbers, input drawing information into the organization's CAD database at the various stages of the CAD process and complete necessary forms to submit final drawings to central records. + Perform sub-system user file management within CAD systems, such as plotting, printing, storage and retrieving and returning drawings from ProjectWise. + Update and maintain the As Built file structure within ProjectWise; maneuver .pdf and .dgn files as requested. + Prepare and draft detailed As Built drawings via MicroStation CAD software. + Manage submissions of As Built drawings and documentation. Assist in mentoring team members in the As Built process. + Draft and prepare drawing lists' and drawing packages for digital signature and distribution. + Update photographic records of all physical equipment as needed. Qualifications + A bachelor's degree in engineering technology, mathematics, computer science or a related field is preferred. + 5 years of work experience is required with or without an applicable bachelor's degree. + Experience should include related work experience in a technical/engineering environment and should demonstrate increasing knowledge and responsibility. + Proficiency in use of CAD software. + Experience in a project team environment. + Experience with MicroStation CAD software. + Experience with ProjectWise. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Vancouver,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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