Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer 2

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:

• 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
• Develop test procedures
• Document and analyze test results for recommendation to TTO management
• Draft documentation for training purposes

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.

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.