Electrical Engineer 1

Participate in teams and individually to research and document existing inventory of RAS and related equipment; may include data entry and clean-up efforts and coordination with the local District Resource Specialist. May participate in site visits to the field to support RAS project scoping and design, verify equipment configuration at sites, and document as built records during project wrap up, as needed.

ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: All official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.

Maintain databases related to the production of electrical and electronic drawings and documents.

Prepare detailed WECC, RAS engineering, RAS Logic and configuration files to support projects as assigned.

Prepare detailed design, material, or procurement specifications for equipment.

Prepare engineering designs and develop engineering requirements for the development, installation and modification of BPA facilities based on analysis of engineering and design requirements, project parameters, and technical information from multiple sources.

Draft and prepare RAS standard guides and templates for assigned projects.

May participate in site visits to the field to support RAS project scoping and design, verify equipment configuration at sites, and document as built records during project wrap up, as needed.

Perform review of drafted drawings and other documents for design accuracy and completeness; provide feedback and/or make necessary corrections.

Assist with special projects in area of expertise. Draft and recommend related business rules and workflow processes; assist with documentation and implementation of new or changed business rules, procedures, and processes.

Provide insight and recommendations into the development of new standards as well as updates to existing standards.

Conduct routine review of existing design standards.

As requested, provide on-going engineering assistance to new and/or less experienced team members regarding established organizational procedures and guidelines, industry and/or BPA standards, advanced techniques, etc.

Train new engineers in BPA processes, procedures, practices, and standards; share knowledge of RAS Engineering.

Participate in teams and individually to research and document existing inventory of RAS and related equipment; may include data entry and clean-up efforts and coordination with the local District Resource Specialist.

Provide engineering expertise to support engineering design and field personnel in all aspects of project documentation.

Organize and analyze drawings prior to setting up and discuss project complexity and time estimates with technical and supervisory personnel.

Participate in the development and revision of RAS drawing templates and standards.

Review submissions of As Built drawings and documentation. Assist in mentoring team members in the As Built process.

Review drawing lists and drawing packages before digital signature and distribution.

Update photographic records of all physical equipment as needed.

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.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (from an ABET accredited school) is required.

6 months of Electrical Engineering experience is required.

Candidates 3 months from graduation will be considered. Proof of degree may be requested after graduation. ** (Request attestation from supplier confirming degree was obtained) **

Must have knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system.

Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)

6 months of experience in performing design or technical review for electrical engineering designs, preferably in the following disciplines: Protective Relay and control, SCADA, Telecom, or substation.

Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)

Knowledge of substation protection schemes.

Knowledge of Remedial Action Scheme (RAS).

Knowledge of SCADA design or construction

Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)
Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.