F_0139_HIRING_SAFETY_TRAINING_MATRIX.docx
*** | SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE
ADDITIONAL PROCUREMENT INFORMATION (API)
Title & Level
Engineer 2
Work Group Location
Vancouver, WA
Specialty
Construction Specification Engineer
Offsite Work Eligibility*
Routine Telework Eligible
Organization
TEVS
Number of Days Onsite
1 days per week
Hours
Full-Time, up to 40 hours
Additional Information
Additional onsite work may be required during training or as requested.
Overtime
5% anticipated
On-Call
No
Travel
Up to 5% for meetings/training and occasional visits to field locations.
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 Interdisciplinary Engineer assignment provides support and assistance to the Transmission Engineering Policy & Governance (TEVS) organization at the *** (BPA). This assignment will support the development, expansion, and maintenance of the Standard Construction Specifications Libraries. This assignment prepares, reviews, and edits documents such as standards, specifications, reports, and process documentation related to the organization's functions. This role provides training and operations support to the TEV organization for management and utilization of the various TEV technical software and data infrastructure/systems. The focus of this assignment will be developing, reviewing, and publishing standard construction specifications sections for substation construction, transmission line construction, radio/non-electrical and electrical facility construction, and access road construction using MasterFormat, SectionFormat and PageFormat standards published by the Construction Specification Institute (CSI). Additionally, the role supports the development, maintenance, and utilization of a database-type software platform for writing, managing, and collaborating on construction specifications. This assignment will work with BPA personnel to promote and provide training to educate users on the Standard Construction Specifications Libraries and writing/collaborating methodologies. This assignment will also support development and tracking of higher-level and working-level standards and specifications associated with specific project types in support of customer build projects and improved efficiencies overall. This work will utilize ProjectWise and SharePoint.
Organization
The TEVS organization is the central authority for Transmission Services' technical standards and specifications - covering planning, design, materials & equipment, construction, and maintenance - as well as associated programs within Transmission Services. Transmission Engineering Policy & Governance provides leadership and guidance on standardization policy and priorities, aligning BPA standards with industry best practices. As adynamic group of highly motivated and independently focused Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in their own specialties, TEVS manages the introduction, development, review, and approval processes for technical/design standards, TE-business policies and procedures, standards exception requests, TE decision requests, and quality feedback loops for improvement.
This assignment requires a self-directed, organized, and motivated individual who excels at collaborating with multiple SMEs. The ideal candidate possesses strong verbal and written communication skills and serves as a technical expert. They must effectively navigate vague, conflicting or changing priorities - and help others do the same - without losing focus or attention to detail. Additionally, the ideal candidate should be skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering outreach and training that fosters a strong standards-committed culture.
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.
Meet with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), research industry standards/regulations, and draft new or update existing specification sections to align with modern construction practices.
Compare draft specifications with existing BPA policy documents and standards to prevent conflicts. Facilitate informal SME reviews and coordinate formal stakeholder review processes.
Consolidate, reconcile, and document feedback in background files, and publish finalized specification sections using established systems and processes.
Maintain standard specification libraries in SharePoint and ProjectWise and applicable database storage. Monitor and facilitate the 5-year review cycle for assigned specification sections, reporting and/or providing visibility to resource constraints and gaps to management.
Serve on inter-organizational committees and teams tasked with drafting and reviewing standards, including Contractor Safety initiatives and corrective actions.
Assist project teams, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Construction Managers, and Contracting Officers (CO) and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) in assembling and drafting project specifications, drawings, and complete solicitation construction packages.
Draft project template specifications. Review historical project specifications and "lessons-learned" data to implement corrections in standard construction specification sections.
Draft updates and provide recommendations for design standards governing the format, structure, and usage of construction specifications. Support maintenance of the BPA Transmission's Construction Specifications Practice Standard and conduct outreach with internal departments (e.g., Contracting Office, Program Office) for continuous feedback.
Review construction specifications solutions within the wider industry and provide strategic improvement recommendations to BPA management.
Assist in drafting, delivering, and presenting training materials on CSI standards, the Standard Construction Specification libraries, Preparing Project Specifications, document and/or requirement attributes, and related systems training.
Promote the use of the Standard Construction Specification libraries, providing guidance on their importance and utilization to internal and external groups.
Review and update project data in multiple tracking systems, including assisting with Work Intake Tracking SharePoint sites and track the development of standards, construction specs, and governance documentation.
Develop and maintain Nintex or equivalent forms, database tools, libraries, portals, and views for TEV organizations. Recommend business rules for data storage procedures and assist in developing metadata and attribute processes and frameworks.
Assist TEV organizations with SharePoint team site creation, content updates, site reviews, and permissions audits.
Develop use-cases and utilize AI tools (e.g., Joulix, EnerGPT) to identify inconsistencies or redundancies across multiple standards and specifications concurrently, standardizing glossaries, definitions, acronyms, and identifying archive opportunities.
Mark and maintain all official records, files, emails, and filing systems in accordance with compliance requirements, including Information Security/Protection (INFOSEC/INFOPRO) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards. Review official records to support internal and external auditing readiness.
Download appropriate documentation to ProjectWise for use by internal personnel and contractors; verify that files in ProjectWise remain synchronized with primary files in SharePoint.
Support the identification, collection, and risk analysis of TEV-recorded information to meet regulatory obligations. Perform compliance verification and audit preparation for FISMA, DOE, WECC, NERC, FERC, and internal audits.
Assist management and dedicated change managers with the people-side of change (processes, systems, technology, and job roles) by developing or assisting in development of change management plans that minimize resistance and maximize employee engagement.
Gather information from multiple sources, build consensus among internal stakeholders, and resolve conflicting priorities to deliver recommendations and support analyses to product deliverables and management.
Conduct reviews of organization records and products to develop actionable recommendations for the improvement of TEV programs.
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Architecture (from an ABET accredited school) is required.
5 years of engineering/architecture experience is required.
Experience must include knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system.
The technical experience must be consistent with the specific requirements of engineering operations and progressively more technical in nature. Must be capable of applying a diversified knowledge of principles and practices in assigned technical areas.
Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)
5 years of practical engineering experience in the construction field.
3 years of experience using the standards and practices provided in the Construction Specification Institute (CSI). This experience must include:
Developing standard construction specification libraries (guide-specs)
Developing standard report/inspection forms for construction quality assurance
Preparing project specifications
3 years of experience using a database-type software platform for writing, managing, and collaborating on construction specifications.
Working knowledge of automated data systems.
Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)
The following Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) certifications:
Construction Documents Technologist (CDT®)
Certified Construction Specifier (CCS®)
Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA®)
Experience with ProjectWise, SharePoint, and Deltek Masterspec/SpecText or similar commercial specification framework/master guide specification.
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.
PPE Requirements
White Hard Hat
Eye Protection
Hand protection (gloves)
Footwear: ASTM F 2413-11 with an EH Rating or ASTM F2413-18 with an I/C/EH Rating. Footwear must lace up over the ankle and have a rigid sole and heel. The exterior of the boot must be made entirely of natural materials (all leather or leather and rubber combination) to conform to Arc-Flash requirements.
Electrical and Arc-Flash protective clothing and PPE as required by OSHA and consistent with BPA Safety and Health Policy for work on or near an energized facility.
User Type:
Rare: Intended for workers who will work less than 5 days per month in substations or around energized electrical equipment.
Additional PPE required by State or Federal OSHA for the work being performed. Refer to Ad-hoc PPE Requirement Appendices.
Other Assignment Considerations
Travel will primarily be for meeting and/or training attendance but may also include occasional visits to BPA field locations where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (see above).
Appendices
The following appendices apply to this assignment and may be downloaded from the Fieldglass Reference Library:
Arc Flash PPE Requirements
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
Asset Suite
BPA
Cascade
BPA
Power BI
BPA
Shock & Arc Flash Awareness Training with Refresher
2 hours
BPA
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 federa
