Engr Tech 1

Work with technical leads to develop, prepare, revise, and distribute design drawings and engineering technical documents and databases to support transmission line, fiber optic, and wireless projects or other assigned work on various computer platforms including MicroStation, SolidEdge, and ProjectWise. 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.

API_EngTech1_TELC - CORA.docx

*** | SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE

ADDITIONAL PROCUREMENT INFORMATION (API)

Title & Level

Engineering Technician 1

Work Group Location

Vancouver, WA

Specialty

Transmission Engineering Transmission Line Engineering

Offsite Work Eligibility*

Routine Telework Eligible

Organization

TELC

Number of Days Onsite

1-2 days per Week

Hours

Full-Time, up to 40 hours

Additional Information

1-2 days office attendance required per week. Thursdays and one other day every other week. May potentially require additional onsite days based on training / project / workload needs or as requested.

Overtime

5% anticipated





On-Call

No





Travel

Up to 5% for meetings





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.

OVERVIEW

Assignment

This contract position is within the TELC (Transmission Line Engineering) organization at *** (BPA). The position supports line engineering by performing CAD drafting and ProjectWise documentation maintenance of overhead conductor, fiber-optic cables, ground wire, and associated hardware.

Organization

TELC is a welcoming environment where knowledge is shared, teamwork is prized, and people are valued. With a rich history of design and ingenuity, we aim to push innovation forward into the ever-changing world of the power market.

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 and operate databases (including ProjectWise and SharePoint) and other electronic and paper systems to store, index, track, and attribute engineering drawings.

Modify design drawings, using Excel, MicroStation and SolidEdge.

Convert historical documents to CAD format using MicroStation and SolidEdge.

Provide technical support related to transmission line design, components, assemblies and systems to design engineers, other engineering groups, project managers and other technicians.

Work with technical leads to develop, prepare, revise, and distribute design drawings and engineering technical documents and databases to support transmission line, fiber optic, and wireless projects or other assigned work on various computer platforms including MicroStation, SolidEdge, and ProjectWise.

Publish approved drawings and provide document control of the Transmission Line Design drawings.

Update and maintain existing hard copy design drawings in the Transmission Engineering files.

Obtain drawing and/or design files requested by design engineers as needed to complete assigned work.

Assist technical leads with the development of BPA-wide Transmission Line Design drafting standards.

Provide assistance to other design groups requesting TELC drawings, documents or reports.

Communicate both orally and in writing through reports, correspondence, briefings, presentations, and other media in order to plan, coordinate or advise on work efforts or to resolve operating problems.

Understand and adhere to all BPA agency and organization established policies, processes, procedures and standards.

Schedule and meet timelines and milestones, providing timely status updates.

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 need 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 or Associate s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Drafting, Computer Science or a related field is preferred.

1 year of directly related work experience is required.

Experience must be consistent with the specific requirements of engineering, computer science or a related field.

Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)

Knowledge of engineering drafting practices.

At least six (6) months of engineering technician CAD experience is required.

Ability to read, understand, and analyze engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams.

Ability to use computer technology in the performance of assigned engineering technician work is required.

Experience using CAD software to create engineering drawings, preferably MicroStation, Excel, and/or SolidEdge

Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)

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

Experience using 3D modeling software, like SolidWorks or Inventor

Experience with database systems, like SQL, MS Access, or Power BI

Experience working with ProjectWise, SharePoint, or a similar system to maintain, store, index, and track documents.

Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)



Valid U.S. Driver s License is required.

Appendices

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



Offsite Work

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)

Chase, Luke, B

Date

07-30-2026

CFTE Job Title

Engineering Technician 1

Org

TELC

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

B











Defensive/Distracted Driving (HRMIS 017057)

B









Worker operates forklifts

Forklift Certification

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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

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Worker may be exposed to shock and arc-flash hazard

Shock & Arc Flash Awareness

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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

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Hazardous Communication

Choose an item.









Worker exposed to lead2

Lead Awareness

Choose an item.











Lead Worker Training

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Worker exposed to mercury

None Identified

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Worker exposed to noise2

Hearing Conservation (Initial)

Hearing Conservation (Annual)

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Worker exposed to silica2

Silica - Awareness

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Worker works at heights higher than 4

Fall Protection, Awareness

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Fall Protection, General

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Fall Protection, Advanced

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Ladder Safety

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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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