This Mechanical Engineer position is in the TENF (Facilities Engineering) Group in the Transmission Services business line of Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). Facilities Engineering is responsible for the coordination and design oversight of HVAC, plumbing, fire alarms, engine generator/fuel systems for all Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) facilities in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Northern California.
This Mechanical Engineer position provides scoping, design, design coordination/reviews and facilitates the construction/remodel/replacement of HVAC, controls, plumbing systems (water & waste), fire alarm and detection systems, engine generators and fuel systems on all BPA facilities including Substations, Control Houses, Relay Houses, remote Radio Buildings, Maintenance Headquarters, Control Centers and miscellaneous support buildings. This position will also escort Architectural & Engineering (A&E) firms and outside construction contractors for preparing assessments and surveys and conducting bid tours. This position is located in Vancouver, Washington.
Responsibilities
Assesses and proposes resource needs for scoping (preliminary engineering and design), design and construction oversight.
Reviews and determines project requirements with scoping results.
Coordinates and participates in project kick-off meetings to discuss necessary resources and review project requirements.
Interprets program, and project requirements by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
Identifies engineering problems and ensures solutions are implemented.
Facilitates across all disciplines for project scope refinement and associated preliminary engineering.
Facilitates the completion of project cost estimates.
Evaluates scoping and design schedules while monitoring project progress to coordinate activities and resolve problems.
Evaluates design quality through technical review of project design, specifications, plan and schedule, and recommending actions to assure minimal design modifications during construction.
Coordinates technical and design support requests as needed during the construction phase.
Collects, analyzes, and summarizes project issues and trends to recommend actions.
Prepares project statements of works, progress reports, technical reports, evaluations, and other documents as required.
Acts as a central coordinator, facilitator and resolver for all technical aspects of a project.
Performs design of mechanical systems for in-house projects, as well as performs review of contracted out design.
Applies technical expertise in mechanical site and building systems, including water wells/utility service, sanitary sewer, plumbing, compressed air, fire protection (detection/suppression), heating, ventilation, & air conditioning (HVAC), radon mitigation, diesel & propane engine generators (EG) and fuel tanks, and lifts, hoists, & cranes.
Acts as the technical point of contact and liaison with Project Managers, A&Es (Architect & Engineering) contractors; Design-Build and Progressive Design Build teams.
Recommends and implements modifications to mechanical systems and equipment specifications, standards, new designs, and/or replacements or upgrade of equipment and projects when needed to improve reliability, performance, safety aligning with industry standards.
Lead engineer to perform design, design oversight; provide engineering support during construction of various mechanical facilities and system.
Serves as an expert advisor or consultant to other engineers and technical personnel in resolving difficult design, construction, operational or maintenance problems involving facilities and facility mechanical systems.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Management from an ABET accredited school.
10 years of engineering experience.
Knowledge of engineering concepts applicable to regional transmission systems.
Experience with codes & standards such as NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, and UPC.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Blue Beam, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (from an ABET accredited school), Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management or a directly related field is required
10 years of engineering experience is required.
Knowledge of engineering concepts, principals, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission systems is required.
Experience with codes & standards (NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, UPC)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software including Word, Blue Beam, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/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 29, 2026.
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