Civil Engineering Technician 2

Description

This position will provide experienced, technical, organizational and design support to the Transmission Project Engineering Group (TELP) at the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). Work associated with this position will be directly related to scope and design project assignments for transmission line, fiber-optic cable, and wireless installations as they affect the transmission system, with the primary responsibility of managing BPA’s contracted Design submittal inbox and distribution. As well as providing support for the system of naming and design documents and records associated with those facilities.

• Support Project Engineering Drawings/Design/Specifications:
  • Receive and process transmission line one-line diagrams, phasing diagrams, structures lists, site data sheets and all Project Engineering-specific drawings associated with transmission line projects as assigned.
  • Receive and process all transmission line fiber-optic cable system one-line diagrams, fiber installation sheets, and meter mark light path data for fiber as assigned.
  • Research, design, draft and update fiber-optic cable splice diagrams for all of BPA’s transmission line fiber-optic cable systems as assigned.
  • Complete and/or coordinate the completion of material requests needed for replacement material.
  • Receive as-built information subsequent to construction projects and coordinates or completes associated drawing revisions.
  • Perform design work for complex capital projects based on analysis of engineering and design requirements, project parameters, and technical information from multiple sources by adapting standard guides and designs to assigned projects and producing new designs when standards do not cover the project situation.
  • Complete and produce comprehensive final design packages for assigned projects, including final detailed design drawings and all other documents. Makes extensive use of the Computer Aided Design System (CAD) and other computer methods and applications for design and design document production.
  • Review material and equipment drawings from design sections of Transmission Engineering and Technical Services, A & E design contractors, and BPA’s transmission line and fiber customers and/or their contractors, for compliance with applicable BPA and industry standard technical specifications.
  • Support the maintenance and operate databases (including ProjectWise and SharePoint) and other electronic and paper systems to store, index, track, and attribute all drawings and documents.
• Technical Support:
  • Provide technical support for design, contracted design, and other technicians
  • Assist in facilitating design activities associated with design and drawing of transmission system facilities.
  • Use MS PowerPoint, develop and prepare reports, presentations, and training needed by TELP and TEL engineering staff.
  • Draft, 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 CAD and ProjectWise.
  • Update and maintain, as necessary, existing hard copy design drawings in the Transmission Engineering files and convert existing hard copy drawings to electronic versions utilizing MicroStation CAD.
  • Enter data into computer and/or CAD files to be used for design of future facilities. Verify data for completeness and accuracy. Gather data from legacy data systems and prepare/tabulate that data for archival in ProjectWise.
  • Maintain BPA’s contracted design submittal for all transmission Line projects.
  • Support the development of process and policies related to design submittals.
  • Draft and issue BPA manager approved official design and line naming memos for transmission facilities and verify compliance with the Transmission Facilities Naming Policy as assigned.

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or a closely related field is preferred.
• With a Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, 1 year of experience is required.
• With an Associate’s degree in an applicable field, 3 years of experience is required.
• Without an applicable degree, 5 years of experience is required.
• Experience must include specific engineering technician experience and demonstrate a wide range of project tasks.
• With a Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, 6 months’ experience in the following is required:
• MicroStation CAD platform or similar program and associated add-on product
• Maintaining all drawing and engineering records using ProjectWise or similar document management software
• With an Associate’s degree in an applicable field, 3 years’ experience in the following is required:
• MicroStation CAD platform or similar program and associated add-on products
• Maintaining all drawing and engineering records using ProjectWise or similar document management software
• Without an applicable degree, 5 years’ experience in the following is required:
• MicroStation CAD platform or similar program and associated add-on products
• Maintaining all drawing and engineering records using ProjectWise or similar document management software
• Experience in Electric Utility sector with an emphasis on structural design.
• Knowledge of DOE, BPA, NERC, FERC, and other regulatory agency policies, standards, directives, codes and guidelines applicable to public electric utilities, power plants, and transmission systems to carry out a wide range of civil engineering technician assignments associated with transmission line, fiber-optic, and wireless facilities design and analysis.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Vancouver, WA.

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Vancouver,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.

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Salary : $37 - $42