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Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer for a consultant position with Bonneville Power in Vancouver, WA.

This contract Electrical Engineer position will provide engineering support and assistance to Bonneville Power Administration (BPA’s) Application Engineering & Analytics (TEVA) organization. This position will provide electrical engineering services in HVAC, HVDC, power electronics, electromagnetic transient program (EMTP) studies, and insulation coordination. This position will support the goals of and interface primarily with BPA engineers, team leads, and engineering subject matter experts (SMEs) on assigned projects, expanding your range of engineering experience in a collaborative team environment. This assignment will include conducting engineering studies and analysis; electrical component and control system studies; real time staged system testing; and wide array of specialized technical support for assigned projects.

Responsibilities Include:

• Performs engineering studies and analysis to design and support high voltage substation equipment.

• Performs electrical component and control system studies with modeling software to verify proper control behavior or to diagnose problems and develop solutions.

• Develops and supports safety programs in the following areas:

• Insulation coordination

• Electrical clearances

• Minimum approach distances for both substations and transmission lines

• Provides specialized technical expertise and assistance that supports a wide range of system reactive projects for both system expansions and replacements.

• Prepares design requirements, material and procurement specifications for assigned projects, ensuring that technical requirements conform to existing policies, standards, and budgetary constraints.

• Assists in system studies, specification writing for turnkey contracts, and real time staged system testing to prove vendor compliance with specifications.

• Verifies adherence to BPA safety practices and standards.

• Marks documents and maintains filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Shares and disperses documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Marks and maintains all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validates official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.

This position is NOT open to Foreign Nationals.

Public Trust is not required.

This position is located in Vancouver, WA.

Qualifications:

• 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 experience and knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principals, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system is required.

• Basic knowledge of power system fundamentals.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of electromagnetic transient program (EMTP/ATP) or fault studies

• 6 months of engineering experience with Power Electronics, Transformers, batteries, or Capacitors.

• Ability to reconcile fault record data and sequential events records with system events and disturbances to determine system performance.

• Ability to develop and implement specifications, contracts, and equipment tests.

• Knowledge and experience in industry standards (IEEE, NESC, etc.).

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 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.

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.