Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Electronics Engineer for a position in Vancouver, WA. This Electronics Engineer 3 position will work in Bonneville Power Administration’s (BPA’s) Communications/Control Planning (TPMC) organization. The position will work interactively with Network Study Engineers, Project Coordination Engineers, Project Managers, Customer Service Engineers, Account Executives, Design Engineers, Control Center Hardware Engineers, Operations Control Engineers, Field Service Engineers and Estimators to aid in the development of work which is within scope, meets project and regulatory requirements and is the best overall plan of service for BPA. This position will provide assistance to the Supervisor of Communications/Control Planning group by developing plans of services for upgrades, replacements, and expansion to BPA’s operational communications system. This work will also include providing technical support for network transmission, network interconnections, generation integration, and customer service projects in alignment with Asset Management Strategies. This position will aid in Communications & Control (C&C) Planning assignments for reimbursable study requests and capital projects which include plans for communications, control and data systems which affect the transmission system.

Responsibilities

Draft telecommunications decisions to lease or share operational circuits on Bonneville’s communications systems.Work within a team to draft Communications/Control Planning (C&C) plans-of-service (PoS) for reimbursable study agreements. Study agreements may include requests by other utilities and organizations and for capital related projects.Work with the Power System Planning group to identify the required telecommunications elements and document the minimum C&C requirements to fulfill project requirements.  Draft and recommend C&C PoS packages for communications circuits and telecom paths to fulfill requirements of BPA communications, control, and relaying requirements for existing and new sites; this may include travel to remote locations to verify feasibility of C&C PoS. Document PoS on Project Requirements Diagrams (PRDs) website.Draft back-of envelope (BoE) estimatesDraft the C&C portion of the Study ReportUsing draft PRD documents create and submit Estimate Requests (ERs) for review and approval.Draft telecommunications decisions to lease or share operational circuits on BPA’s communications systems for review and signature by the Supervisor of Communication/Control Planning.Using planning tools such as Pathloss and TCIS, provide analysis of Microwave paths, SONET configurations; results are used to create PoS packages. Communicate technical information verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical users.Provide project / task updates (oral or written) as requested by the Manager of Communications and Grid Modeling and/or Supervisor of Communications/Control Planning.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering or a related field.5 years of electronics/electrical engineering experience with comprehensive knowledge of engineering concepts.2 years of experience in developing cost estimates for communication items.Experience with metering and telemetry requirements for interchange projects.Proficiency in disseminating technical information both in writing and orally.Experience planning digital radio systems and long-haul fiber optic systems, preferably SONET.Knowledge of transmission and operational telecommunications systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in the Electric Utility sector with an emphasis on C&C Planning, Electronic Design, Communications Maintenance, and Technical Operations.Experience with plans-of-service for communication, control, and data systems in large Electric Utilities.Familiarity with NERC and WECC Planning Standards and their application to Protective Relaying, Metering, and communication systems.Experience with WECC “Communication System Performance Guide for Protective Relaying Systems.Experience in communication requirements related to relaying and Remedial Action Schemes (RAS).Knowledge or experience with planning/designing Ethernet-based WAN systems in a utility environment.Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2026.

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