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Electrical Engineer 3

First Tek, Inc.

Vancouver, WA

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Adobe Flash, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Billing, Budgeting, Business Development, Business Solutions, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Hardware, Computer Networks, Conferences, Consulting, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Database Technology, Documentation, Documentation Models, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Energy & Utilities, Energy Management, Engineering, Ergonomics, FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act, Federal Contracts, Federal Laws and Regulations, First Aid, Fortran Programming Language, Government, Hand Tools, Hazard Analysis, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High Tech Industry, High Voltage (HV), IRC (Internet Relay Chat), Identify Issues, Internet Security, Interpret Regulations, Java IDE (Integrated Development Environments), Knowledge Transfer, Leadership, Material Moving, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, Network Systems, Network Topology, On Site Support, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Power Engineering, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Modeling, Product Reviews, Programming Languages, Project Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Submissions, Reimbursement, Resource Management, Risk, Risk Management, Safety Systems, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Seminars, Software Administration, Software Development, Staff Training, Statement of Work (SOW), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Surveillance, System Operations, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Training, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scenario, Testing, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Energy (DOE), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vehicle Driving, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel, Work From Home, Writing Skills
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F_0139_HIRING_SAFETY_TRAINING_MATRIX [002].docx

*** | SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE

ADDITIONAL PROCUREMENT INFORMATION (API)

Title & Level

Electrical Engineer 3

Work Group Location

Vancouver, WA

Specialty

EMS / DTF Power System Modeling

Offsite Work Eligibility*

Routine Telework Eligible

Organization

JDE

Number of Days Onsite

2 days per Week

Hours

Full-Time, up to 40 hours

Additional Information



Overtime

0% anticipated





On-Call

No





Travel

Up to 5% Travel to meetings/training





FN Status

NOT open to Foreign Nationals





* Current telework, remote work and onsite support is based on BPA s business needs and is subject to change or termination at any time.

** Assignments with the Remote Designation must reside in WA, OR, ID or MT. Case-by-case exceptions may apply only when in the best interest of BPA.

OVERVIEW

Assignment

This contract Electrical Engineer 3 position will provide expertise and high-level technical engineering assistance to the Energy Management Systems (EMS) organization (JDE) at *** (BPA). JDE provides life-cycle support for Energy Management Systems (EMS) used in support of BPA s control centers. This includes engineering, design, operations, maintenance, and technical leadership for systems such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Automatic Generation Control (AGC), on-line power flow and state estimation systems, and the dispatcher training environments which simulate the power grid.

This position will provide support for the operations and maintenance of BPA s Dispatch Training Facility (DTF) systems, including the

training simulator and interconnected EMS clone systems. This position will perform EMS Habitat system database updates, provide

customer coordination, modify and execute BPA management approved vendor and custom software, maintain quality documentation,

and provide recommendations and technical input to enable BPA and the organization to meet federal, regional and BPA cyber security

compliance requirements. The work of this position will also include applicable cyber security functions and supplemental project support

as listed in Position Responsibilities below.

Organization

Operational Technology Services (J-OT) provides technology management oversight and leadership to enable Transmission Services to carry out BPA s mission and achieve strategic business objectives. Application Services (JD) is responsible for the planning, analysis, design, engineering, delivery, and maintenance support of systems used to provide safe and reliable real- time control, dispatch, analysis, management, and protection of the management system. JDE provides life-cycle support for Energy Management Systems (EMS) used in support of BPA s control centers. Organizational responsibility also includes verification of applicable cyber security functions (per North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and BPA standards); and supplemental project support.

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.

Provide a high level of professional engineering expertise in the integration, customization, maintenance and operation of the Dispatch Training Simulator (DTS) software and interconnected systems used in BPA s Dispatch Training Facility (DTF).

Review proposed changes and enhancements to the DTF systems, making critical analyses and evaluation of the capability of the systems and the costs required to implement changes and make recommendations to the BPA manager or Team Lead on whether changes should be implemented.

Create / draft event-based scenarios for testing and training.

Collaborate with engineers and internal customers to provide technical expertise in discussions on existing or potential engineering projects and products.

Perform troubleshooting and provide technical support to internal craft/customer personnel in regards to DTF systems and training simulators

Attend project scoping and requirement meetings or design reviews, recommend changes to specification diagrams based on technical and operational issues.

Facilitate knowledge transfer to BPA staff on continued operations and maintenance of DTF systems.

Operate the DTF systems in coordination with the operation of multiple other computer and database systems and in a manner that is compliant with regulatory standards.

Follow Transmission Services established software control standards and procedures, and maintain quality documentation.

Study existing failures and electronic problem reports, including those of hardware interfaces, to determine the cause of the problems.

As requested, work with hardware staff, dispatchers and other relevant parties to develop / draft and recommend solutions.

Draft and make recommendations to the BPA manager and assist in the implementation of BPA management approved software solutions and procedures to recover from malfunctions in order to minimize downtime.

Monitor and analyze computer/system performance; design and install BPA management approved software changes; may recommend other process solutions, such as hardware changes, as necessary to improve performance.

Draft DTF operational procedures for Dispatch Trainers and Trainees, as requested

Provide technical, documentation and modeling assistance in the BPA data modeling environments (currently Stepmodel, ETS, and PSST) as needed for DTF training sessions and testing.

Provide technical and documentation assistance in the NEMO (New Ems Modeling Options) projects as requested by the BPA manager or Project Manager. Some TDF required databases are expected to be created in ETS in future releases of the NEMO products.

Provide technical assistance and training to BPA internal DTF and Network Systems Operations Center (NSOC) Hardware and Software staff as requested.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)

Bachelor degree in Engineering, preferable Electrical Engineering is required

10 years experience in power system engineering, design and project scoping is required

Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)

Knowledge of Alstom e-terraHabitat (version 5.8) and e-terraPlatform (EMP) (version 2.5, 2.6) software sufficient to develop, test and integrate application software in those environments.

Ability to use high level programming languages such as FORTRAN and C++, and script sufficiently to create, modify and maintain applications written in these languages.

Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)

Energy/utility industry experience

Experience with the use and support of EMS software in a power system control center environment, with complex computer interrelationships and network topologies

Knowledge of NERC-CIP and FISMA regulatory standards

Required to keep abreast of the latest computer industry developments in application development, network, user interface, system software, data acquisition and related computer hardware areas.

Ability to analyze data and identify quality assurance/quality control issues, as well as identify failure and/or maintenance trends.

Ability to build credibility and trust among key project stakeholders.

Strong technical writing skills and the ability to present information in various forms such as textual, graphical and statistical.

Demonstrated expertise with logical process modeling concepts sufficient to aid in the documentation and development of business and system requirements.

Ability to carry out assigned tasks with a professional demeanor reflected in excellent written and oral communication skills, listening skills, patience, analytical reasoning and problem solving abilities.

Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)



Valid U.S. Driver s License is required.

The Contract Worker in this position may have limited access to ALSTOM Grid licensed software for the limited purpose of maintaining, enhancing or otherwise modifying the software, and any custom applications or modifications developed specifically for BPA. In this capacity, BPA may disclose to the Contract Worker or the Contract Worker's employer, ALSTOM Grid Confidential and/or Proprietary Information. BPA desires to safeguard any such information so designated as "Confidential" or "Proprietary Information" from disclosure to third parties. As such, the Contract Worker in this position may be requested by BPA to sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

Appendices

The following appendices apply to this assignment and may be downloaded from the Fieldglass Reference Library:



Offsite Work

Training Expectations (Worker is expected to keep current on the latest technologies and skills required for the assignment.)

Training Type

Details

Provided by

Attendance at all conferences, workshops, training, etc. must be pre-approved by SLMO. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approval is subject to the most current guidance provided to SLMO by BPA or DOE and is subject to change at any time. SLMO reserves the right to negotiate attendance on billable/non-billable hours and reimbursement of travel costs with the supplier. Reimbursable travel costs must adhere to the Federal Travel Regulations and be submitted via an expense sheet in Fieldglass.

CLOSELY ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIRED ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MEASURES

The following is a list of potential inherently governmental risk areas and the measures that SLMO-Compliance has determined must be in place, via processes and procedures, to mitigate the associated risks. The BPA manager s acceptance of the API or CWSD serves as their attestation that all applicable mitigation measures listed below are or will be established and adhered to in their organization.

Area of potential Closely Associated / Inherently Government function

Mitigation Measures

Access to Confidential / Sensitive Information

CFTE must sign NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements) at beginning of assignments. (Does not apply to Craft assignments)

CFTE must complete annual Information Security and Privacy Awareness training.

CFTE must complete and pass background investigations of an appropriate level.

Acquisition Planning / Source Selection

CFTE are not permitted to serve as voting members for acquisition selections.

All purchasing decisions must be made by appropriate federal personnel (Contracting Officers).

All acquisition documents (requirements,
SOW s, evaluation criteria, etc.) must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Only Contracting Officers are authorized to obligate BPA funds.

Agency / Org Planning

All drafts, documents, materials and recommendations must be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Budget / Finance Prep

Only Federal Employees may determine budget priorities & allocations.

BFTE must control and finalize / approve all budgets and related documentation, including that for projects, programs and Organizations.

Contract Management

All Contractual documents, including invoices must be finalized / approved by appropriate Federal personnel.

All contract-related decisions (modifications, changes, performance) must be determined by appropriate federal personnel (COs).

Decision Making

CFTE may provide input and recommendations to decision-makers.

Only appropriate federal personnel may make decisions which obligate BPA resources or to a specific course of action.

Direction & Control
(directing BFTE)

CFTE are not permitted to direct the actions of federal employees (BFTE) or have any control or input into their performance.

Work of BFTE must be assigned by federal manager, supervisor, Program / Resource manager or another appropriate designee.

Disposing Govt. Property

All decisions regarding the disposal of BPA property must be made by appropriate federal personnel; and all property dispositions must be directed and controlled by the Investment Recovery Center (IRC).

Dissemination of Agency/Policy Information / Training

All training and any information that is to be disseminated must be either 1) per established policy, process, procedure, or practice; or, 2) reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Inspection / IT Testing

Processes and procedures must ensure Federal personnel review inspection findings and CFTE recommendations before acceptance or rejection of material(s) / item(s).

HR Support

CFTE may assist with HR functions per established procedures, processes and guidelines (e.g., timekeeping).

All work products must be reviewed and finalized by appropriate federal employees.

Policy Development

BPA s process for Policy development includes multiple levels of federal review prior to acceptance / adoption.

Interpretation of Policy/Regulations

Only BPA federal employees may determine the applicability and interpretation of regulations.

CFTE are not permitted to interpret regulations for or on behalf of BPA. Regulations are interpreted by federal personnel and communicated via standards, guides, policies and processes.

Representing BPA

Contract workers are required to identify themselves and their employer in signature blocks, in introductions and have a nameplate outside their cubicle.

CFTE must receive written VP approval to represent BPA at outside events, such as workshops, seminars or conferences.



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CFTE NON-CRAFT HIRING SAFETY TRAINING MATRIX



CONTRACT FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (CFTE)

NON-CRAFT HIRING SAFETY TRAINING MATRIX



Purpose:

The Contract Full Time Equivalent (CFTE) Hiring Safety Training Matrix is a hazard assessment for CFTE personnel routine tasks. It is intended to set a common understanding on training requirements between the CFTE personnel and the *** (BPA) managers/supervisors. BPA Requesting Managers should complete this form and coordinate with BPA Supplemental Labor Office during the procurement process to ensure the CFTE position includes a list of required trainings associated with identified tasks, conditions, and exposures. Each task, condition, and exposure indicate which training courses are required, who shall provide those trainings, and when those trainings shall occur.

This form is intended only as a reference document for contractors.

BPA Requesting Manager

(Last, First MI)

Trudeau, Nick A.

Date

06-10-2026

CFTE Job Title

Electrical Engineer 3

Org

JDE

PPE provided by Supplier or Contractor?

Yes No

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Identify which Supplier or Contractor medical surveillance programs are required, if any*

Respirator User

Asbestos

Lead

Silica

Hearing Conservation

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No Medical Surveillance

*BPA Requesting Managers may use equivalent Job Title Position Hazard Assessments or project Job Hazard Analyses as indicators for which medical surveillance programs may be required. Direct any questions regarding medical surveillance program requirements to the BPA Industrial Hygienist, ***, or ***.

Instructions for BPA Requesting Manager: This template has been pre-populated with tasks and hazards generally associated with CFTE non-craft positions. BPA Requesting Managers must review this document during the CFTE procurement process. The BPA Requesting Manager will:

Select the checkbox next to each task/condition/exposure that may be encountered during the normal course of the assignment.

Identify if the mitigation for applicable tasks/conditions/exposures will be provided by BPA or the Contractor (supplier).

Indicate when the mitigation must occur (pre-hire, post-hire, pre-task).

Pre-Hire Training should be completed prior to the CFTE starting their assignment.

Post-Hire training should be completed prior to exposure to a hazardous environment and/or conducting work at a BPA worksite.

Pre-Task Training should be completed prior to conducting the associated task.

Once complete, the BPA Requesting Manager will send the completed document to the Supplemental Labor Management Office.

The listed tasks, conditions, and exposures are not all inclusive. New processes, unusual tasks, or equipment may trigger the need for specialized training. Consult with your local Safety Manager or BPA Safety Training Manager for guidance.

BPA provided safety training will be the same training provided to Federal Workers.

For the General Comments section, BPA Requesting Managers can list anything that was not already covered and provide clarification to the BPA COR to better understand the CFTE position. It may include tasks, conditions, and/or exposures that are unique to a particular position, work site, or person.

For more information on the PHA process/requirement, reference the Safety and Occupational Health Manual, Safety Management Systems Chapter.

Direct any questions regarding training requirements or issues related to this form to the BPA Safety Training Manager, ***, or ***.

Office & Remote Work/Telework Hazards

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training



Exposed to a fire in the building

BPA manager will advise of evacuation protocol and designated gathering location. Annual fire drills will be conducted.

B









Exposed to an earthquake while in the building

BPA manager will advise of evacuation protocol and designated gathering location.

B









Operating office tools (paper cutter, paper punch, staplers, etc.)



None Identified

C







Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training



Performing tasks that may result in repetitive motion injuries, prolonged sitting and computer use

Optional: SUFS Move Safe (HRMIS 016633)

B









Ergonomics

Recognize the hazards and know when it is appropriate to stretch and take breaks; ensure a proper desk, chair, and equipment adjusted at the appropriate level; ensure proper lighting. Any ergonomic assessment to be provided by the supplier.

C









Performing tasks that may result in slips, trips or falls such as carrying boxes and walking on stairs or slick surfaces

Review SOHM Chapter 9

B











Optional: Slips, Trips & Falls Training (HRMIS 015076)

B









Adding electronic devices that were not previously part of the home (monitors, chargers, computing equipment, etc.)

None Identified. On-the-job familiarization (if using BPA-issued equipment).

C







Travel / Field Operation Hazards

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training



Driving vehicles on public and/or non-public roads

Review SOHM Chapter 19

Choose an item.











Defensive/Distracted Driving (HRMIS 017057)

B









Worker operates forklifts

Forklift Certification

Choose an item.









Worker operates a fire extinguisher

Fire Extinguisher Use

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Worker operates hand tools

None Identified

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Worker uses personal protective equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Choose an item.









Worker may be exposed to shock and arc-flash hazard

Shock & Arc Flash Awareness

Choose an item.











Shock & Arc Flash Basic

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Shock & Arc Flash Advanced / Refresher

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Worker may contact but will not disturb Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) or Potentially Asbestos Containing Material (PACM) 2

Asbestos Awareness

Choose an item.









Worker required to work in remote areas where bear encounters may take place

Bear Pepper Spray Training

Choose an item.









Worker exposed to rodent and bird droppings1

Biological/Vermin/Hanta Virus

Choose an item.









Worker exposed to hot and/or cold environments





None Identified

Choose an item.







Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training



Worker exposed to chemicals, such as herbicides or pesticides;

Herbicide Cert. Ref. 4-hr

Choose an item.











Herb Certification 8-hr

Choose an item.











Hazardous Communication

Choose an item.









Worker exposed to lead2

Lead Awareness

Choose an item.











Lead Worker Training

Choose an item.









Worker exposed to mercury

None Identified

Choose an item.









Worker exposed to noise2

Hearing Conservation (Initial)

Hearing Conservation (Annual)

Choose an item.









Worker exposed to silica2

Silica - Awareness

Choose an item.









Worker works at heights higher than 4

Fall Protection, Awareness

Choose an item.











Fall Protection, General

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Fall Protection, Advanced

Choose an item.











Ladder Safety

Choose an item.











Fall Protection, Advanced (TLM)

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Worker is required to take first aid and may be called on to render first aid for: workers on high voltage lines and/or equipment; worker works in remote areas

First Aid/CPR/AED

(Red Cross or AHA Accredited)



Required only if specified in the API

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Worker performs work alone in remote areas

Wilderness Adv. First Aid

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Worker may prepare, transport or receive hazardous materials

DOT 1: Introduction, Classification, and the Hazardous Materials Table

DOT 2: Packaging, Labeling, Marking, and Placarding

DOT 3: Shipping Papers

DOT 4: Loading and Storage

DOT: Security for Shipment of Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Materials: Shipping Lithium Batteries under DOT Exemptions

DOT Hazardous Material Awareness for the General Hazmat Employee









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1 BPA workplace manager to review Hantavirus Prevention Procedure 420-240-1 before performing task.

2 These exposures may require enrollment in a Medical Surveillance Program. Ensure page 1 is marked accordingly.

Other Specific Hazards

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training



SAMPLE: Worker may make infrequent visits to field locations or substations

Worker complete the PPE assessment in the SOHM to determine need for PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety vests, Arc Flash clothing or steel-toed boots.

B



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General Comments

BPA Requesting Manager Comments/Additional Considerations:

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First Tek, Inc.