*** | SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE

ADDITIONAL PROCUREMENT INFORMATION (API)

Title & Level

Electrical Engineer 2

Work Group Location

Vancouver

Specialty

Control Center Data Systems & Network

Offsite Work Eligibility*

Routine Telework Eligible

Organization

JO

Number of Days Onsite

2 days per Week

Hours

Full-Time, up to 40 hours

Additional Information

Overtime

10% 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.

** 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 assignment is located in the OT Operational Services (JO) organization of Information Technology (J), ***. This is a high availability environment of complex control center systems, including those that operate the regional power grid. This assignment requires the exercise of engineering skills to evaluate existing systems of various technologies and support system upgrade and replacement projects from planning through implementation.

Organization

Operational Services (JO) is responsible for the architecture, strategy, design, implementation, monitoring, operation, regulatory compliance, and maintenance of BPA's Control Centers real-time control and data acquisition computers, control center network, infrastructure support equipment, and physical Operational Services.
The ideal candidate will:

Have the ability to work effectively in a project team environment and effectively manage multiple work assignments and changing priorities.

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.

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.

Under the guidance of the BPA manager:

Provide coordination of projects across Transmission Technology Services, including:

Drafting project scoping documents

Coordinating participation for assigned projects

Estimating labor and materials costs

Drafting project efforts and proposals

Providing reporting on project status and assignment completion

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

Identify project tasks and develop project schedule, and track task completion

Provide recommendations to planners regarding plans-of-service and replacement of aging assets

Provide recommendations to BPA management for controlling project scope and costs, maintaining schedules and identifying resource needs.

Perform Project Engineering tasks including acting as liaison between O&M staff and Project Management staff

Review and evaluate proposed system designs

Draft hardware and process standards

Draft technical procedures

Develop test procedures

Document and analyze test results for recommendation to TTO management

Draft documentation for training purposes At the conclusion of projects, assist in providing training to TTO staff

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a directly-related engineering degree is required.

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

Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)

Working knowledge of Energy Management Systems.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (Microsoft Office 2010 proficiency required).

Perform effectively in a project team environment and effectively manage multiple work assignments and changing priorities.

Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)

Experience working in an Enterprise Data Center with 24/7 availability

Knowledge and experience listed below:

Experience working in enterprise-level IT systems pertaining to power utility;

Experience working in a control and operation of a complex real-time system;

Experience in operating and maintaining a high availability environment;

Skill in implementing new systems in a make highly available control system;

Experience with process development;

Experience in complex projects with many requirements and divergent goals. Experience with complex systems and network structures goals;

Experience with designing systems, network, and process standards;

Highly qualifying practices dealing with project management;

Experience in utility sector enterprise IT;

Experience with the implementation of security programs in a high availability environment;

Experience working with government and power industry regulatory standards and how they are implemented;

Experience with and knowledge of industry best practices;

Knowledge of and skill in applying Data systems and control systems design, principles, practices, and concepts;

High availability operations and maintenance design, principles, and concepts;

Network, firewall, and IDS design, principles and concepts;

Configuration management concepts and practices;

Network topology concepts in a routing schema;

Firewall configuration, rule installation & troubleshooting, and access reporting concepts and practices; and Intrusion Detection System configuration, concepts, and practices;

Network operation and maintenance concepts and methods;

Network architecture principles and concepts; and Network management tools;

LAN and WAN development principles and methods Network architecture principles and concepts; and Network operation, performance, planning;

Federal regulatory standards into and on control systems;

Project management and coordination concepts and principles;

System configuration and maintenance scripts;

Cyber security patching, configuration, and risk mitigation;

Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)

Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.

First Aid/AED/CPR Certification required within 30 days of assignment start. Worker/Employer is responsible for maintaining current certification.

Appendices

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

Emergency Relocation Group

Offsite Work

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)

Dawkins, Lance A

Date

7/1/2026

CFTE Job Title

Electrical Engineer 2

Org

JO

PPE provided by Supplier or Contractor?
• Yes ☒ No

If yes, list required PPE: Click or tap here to enter text.

Identify which Supplier or Contractor medical surveillance programs are required, if any*
• Respirator User
• Asbestos
• Lead
• Silica
• Hearing Conservation
• Other: Click or tap here to enter text.
• 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, po