Electronics Engineer - Commissioning

Actalent

  • Vancouver, WA
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Electronics Engineer for a consultant position with Bonneville Power in Vancouver, WA.This Electronics Engineer - Commissioning position provides support and assistance to the Systems and Communications Testing (TETD) organization within the Commissioning and Testing (TET) group in the Transmission Services (T) business line of Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This Commissioning and Testing Engineer position provides on-site engineering and project management services for construction projects. The position also provides support, as a field electronics engineer, for coordinating and performing the testing of communications and control equipment in high voltage electrical substations, radio stations, and control centers, as well as modifications and additions to the existing installations on the BPA system in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. In addition to field installations there will be laboratory testing.Position Responsibilities:
  • Confer with engineers, internal customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects.
  • Assist in planning and implementing research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
  • Prepare/draft specifications for Contracting Officers’ (COs’) use in the purchase of materials and equipment.
  • Assist with design, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of electronic / electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems.
  • Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  • Create electrical drawings, reports, and calculations to support recommended engineering solutions for electrical systems.
  • Assist with and coordinate construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and/or testing activities that enable compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements, alert BPA manager or PM of any potential concerns or issues.
  • Perform detailed calculations to compute and support recommended construction, and installation standards and specifications.
  • Assist with inspection of completed installations and verification of operations to validate conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  • Assist with redesign to commission and verify proper electrical circuit function and that all equipment designs meet applicable standards.
  • Provide schedule and progress information for construction projects.
  • Draft or review written work plans/functional tests.
  • Perform troubleshooting and provide technical support to craft/customer personnel.
  • Attend project scoping meetings or design reviews, recommending changes to specification diagrams based on technical and operational issues.
  • Work with design staff during engineering phase to understand design philosophy and provide field information/valid requirements.
  • Apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles/practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
  • With guidance from more experienced personnel, facilitate projects on site, including scheduling outages through outage coordinator, and verifying that materials arrive on site.
  • Assist in testing of communication equipment including SCADA, SONET, microwave radio, Transfer Trip, and PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controllers).
  • Assist with on-site field testing and commissioning of communications equipment.
  • Draft technical laboratory reports and commissioning test documents for BPA communications equipment.
  • Perform corrections to verify that all the equipment functions properly. Revise or correct all drawings to reflect the as-built condition of the equipment wiring and physical layout.
  • Provide planning support, coordinate plans of service with stakeholders, and implement plans for assigned projects.
  • Participate on teams to research and test telecommunication and related equipment.
  • Assist in development of requirements for technical specifications for procurement of telecommunications systems and equipment and provide technical support in the administration of material contracts and project management of turnkey system contracts.
  • Prepare detailed design, material, or procurement specifications for equipment, ensuring that technical tradeoffs have been considered and that recommendations conform to existing policies and standards and are within budgetary constraints.
  • Prepare engineering designs or assist in developing engineering requirements for the development, installation, and modification of BPA facilities.
  • Provide technical support to construction, operations, and maintenance personnel.
  • Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.
Qualifications:
  • Required Education and Corresponding Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (from an ABET* accredited school) is required.
  • Candidates 3 months from graduation will be considered. Proof of degree may be requested after graduation.
  • 6 months of Electrical Engineering experience is required.
  • Experience must include knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system.
Preferred:
  • Knowledge of design standards sufficient to review and correct Transfer Trip design, RAS and Data systems design, Microwave Radios, and Fiber optics
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.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. This role may be eligible for the following:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • 401(k)/Roth
  • Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)
  • 5+ days of PTO annually in addition to paid sick leave provided by Washington state law, federal or local ordinances
  • 11 Federal Holidays
About ActalentActalent 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 & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
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  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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