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Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Transmission Engineer for a consultant position with Bonneville Power in Vancouver, WA.

This Engineer position will provide support to the Transmission Line Engineering (TELC) organization at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This position 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 position will also gain extensive experience in electrical clearance analysis of transmission lines. This position is mostly sedentary, with occasional field trips. The position may involve up to 10% travel throughout the BPA service area.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

• Provide technical input and support in the development and recommendation of automated engineering tools for Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to assist in engineering analyses and processing of engineering data.

Qualifications:

• 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. College or charitable / voluntary engineering projects may be claimed as part of the 6 months of engineering design or analysis experience.

PREFERRED

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Experience using VBA.

• Engineering experience at an electric transmission utility with use of PLS-CADD to analyze or design transmission lines is desirable for this position.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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. This role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• 401(k)/Roth

• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

• 5+ days of PTO annually in addition to paid sick leave provided by Washington state law, federal or local ordinances

• 11 Federal Holidays

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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