Actalent is currently seeking qualified Electrical Engineers for positions in Vancouver, WA. This contract Electrical Engineer 1 position will support the Substation Design (TEEC) organization in the Transmission Services (T) business line at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This Electrical Engineer 1 will review, check, and design electrical drawings for electrical power substations; review and check electrical drawings for electrical facilities; conduct Station Service system analysis, and short circuit and Arc Flash studies.
Responsibilities Include:
Draft electrical drawings for new substations (69kV-500kV) and recommend changes and additions to existing substations and other electrical facilities.
Draft electrical drawings for new substations below 69kV and recommend changes and additions to existing substations and other electrical facilities.
Perform Station Service system analyses in support of other organizations including Facilities Engineering, Facility Maintenance, Telecommunications, and Substation Engineering.
Conduct short circuit and Arc Flash studies to provide services and products to the proper sizing Air Circuit Breaker, accurate Arc Flash Warning Labels for proper PPE.
Facilitate pre-construction planning, engineering, and design efforts for installation of substation equipment and other electrical systems in BPA substations.
Provide input and recommendations for engineering requirements and technical design parameters in the development of substation equipment and facilities, while verifying they meet all functional, operational, maintenance, reliability, and safety requirements.
Coordinate with BPA internal and external technicians to facilitate the completion and issuance of designs on schedule, alert BPA manager to any potential delays or concerns.
Provide recommendations on the application of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code to substation work and other related projects.
Select and apply the appropriate quantitative analytical techniques to model and analyze the effects of Substation Design strategies.
Coordinate and facilitate planning and organization of substation design projects including troubleshooting design problems, resolving problems, and recommending appropriate design methods.
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.
Perform print verification and project planning in BPA energized substations, including the examination of open cabinets in substations, while ensuring that the minimum approach distance for the appropriate voltage is always strictly adhered to.
Visit existing BPA substations and proposed substation sites while unescorted (voltages in substations can range from 120 volts to 500,000 volts) to verify design prints, meet with electricians for on-site coordination and other construction meetings.
Escort BPA federal employees (BFTE) and /or contractors (CFTE) that do not hold permits for access to BPA substations. Escort privileges may require additional training.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or directly related engineering discipline.
6 months of experience and knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system.
6 months of experience in performing design or technical review of high voltage substation physical designs in at least one of the following disciplines: Protective Relay and Control, Metering/SCADA, RAS, or HV Outdoor Equipment.
Experience should include new substations, capacity additions, line/position extensions, reliability/automation improvements, equipment relocations/replacements, maintenance, and as-builts.
6 months of experience working with professional engineering theory and techniques sufficient to provide technical leadership in the design of the physical components of substations.
6 months' experience in electrical substation projects for new substations, capacity additions, line/position extensions, reliability/automation improvements, equipment relocations/replacements, maintenance, and as-built.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
1 year of experience in the following:
QA/QC for electrical substation projects.
Short Circuit and Arc Flash Study.
1 year of experience with software programs to include,
Easy Power for arc flash studies
Bluebeam Revu or Adobe Pro
MicroStation or AutoCAD
1 year of experience with File Structure System ProjectWise.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.
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