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Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer for a consultant position with Bonneville Power Administration.

This Electrical Engineer position will work within the TPPC (Transmission Infrastructure Development) at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This position will provide professional engineering expertise in assisting project managers and other engineering personnel in developing projects and other related engineering activities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provides planning support and coordinates plans of service with stakeholders.

• Assists in developing engineering requirements for the development, installation and modifications of existing and planned facilities.

• Confers with engineers, internal customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.

• Creates electrical drawings, reports and calculations to support the engineering solutions chosen for electrical systems.

• Assumes responsibility for significant work components within large projects.

• Attends project scoping meetings or design reviews, recommends changes to specification diagrams based on technical and operational issues.

• Applies diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.

• Develops Plan of Service alternatives and recommendations for meeting transmission system needs for Large Generation Interconnection Requests, Line and Load Interconnection Requests and Transmission Services Requests.

• Composes technical reports that are concise and clear. Present complicated technical information to technical and non-technical groups including reviewing technical reports from other utilities.

• Coordinates electrical requirements and develops Project Requirement Diagram (PRD) by getting inputs from stakeholders within BPA. This includes conducting Alternative Review Meeting, Planning Coordination Meeting and Project Strategy Meeting described under the Project Requirement Diagram Process.

• Develops project requirements diagrams (PRDs) , obtains estimates, prepares business case documents, as necessary, for Main Grid, Intertie, Area Service, resource integration, system reactive and miscellaneous capital additions. Conducts economic studies to evaluate project alternatives including risk assessment.

• Determines appropriate sizes and ratings for high voltage equipment including transformers, transmission lines, shunt and series capacitors, shunt reactors, breakers and switches on a variety of projects, including Main Grid, Intertie, Area Service, resource addition, reactive addition and replacement projects.

• Coordinates expansion projects with regional and sub-regional organizations and follows the Planning Process explained in Attachment K under FERC Order 890.

• Supports Asset Management strategy and goals and develop BPA’s Asset Plan for transmission expansion.

• Performs the role of technical advisor and consultant to others. May mentor new engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited college/university in electrical engineering or closely related engineering field is required.

• 5+ years electrical engineering experience is required

• Engineering degree required and practical experience. Must have knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system.

• Ability to analyze and develop complex installations, facilities or structures using the latest techniques and applicable standards.

• Ability to participate and perform effectively in a project team environment and effectively manage multiple work assignments and changing priorities.

• Skill in oral and written communication to effectively fulfill stakeholder/customer/team requirements.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of performance characteristics of power transmission equipment and correct representation of power system networks for analyzing transmission system performance and creating project requirements diagrams (PRDs), including transformers, transmission lines, switches, power circuit breakers, reactive support devices, generators, communications and relaying equipment

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00

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 will be accepting applications until Jan 5, 2025.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

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