*** | SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE
ADDITIONAL PROCUREMENT INFORMATION (API)
Title & Level
Engineer 1
Work Group Location
Vancouver, WA
Specialty
Transmission Lines - Line Rating
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 10% local and field travel
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 Engineer 1 assignment will provide support to the Transmission Line Engineering (TELC) organization at *** (BPA). This assignment will perform electrical clearance analysis, develop line rating information for transmission lines, develop line design data, and perform other related engineering support activities. The person in this assignment will also gain extensive experience in electrical clearance analysis of transmission lines.
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. This department is a tight knit group, with a lot of internal collaboration. This is very detail oriented and methodical work. This position is mostly sedentary, with occasional field trips. We are looking for organized, detailed, and methodical candidates
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.
Perform line electrical clearance analysis in support of transmission line design, line rating, vegetation management, and estimating processes.
Analyze and interpret the results of the electrical clearance analysis, span analysis, stress/strain, and vegetation management tools for compilation of a report for Line Rating Subject Matter Expert (SME) review.
Research and review engineering design drawings, schematics, specifications, structure/tower lists, one-line and phasing diagrams, and sag instructions/stringing charts, resolve discrepancies, and update documents as directed.
Perform engineering calculations and analyses involving thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, stress analysis, and AC/DC electrical circuits and use that information to compile reports for Line Rating SME review.
Process survey data and import it into the relational database.
Apply coding skills to develop custom analytical tools, model complex systems, and perform engineering analysis, which includes using tools like Power Query for data extraction and transformation
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)
A bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited college/university in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering is required.
6 months of civil, mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience in design or analysis is required. Co
