Electrical Engineer

POSITION 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.
• Serve as point of contact and subject matter resource and provide electrical engineering expertise and support for BPA's buildings and building systems.
• BPA building facilities include substation control houses, telecommunication buildings, and other transmission‑system supporting facilities, such as Operation and Maintenance (O&M) buildings, etc.
• Work includes site assessments, scoping (planning), design, and design submittal review. In addition, assist organizational Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with Requests for Information (RFIs), construction field inspection (review commissioning, startup, redlines) and project closeout.
• Provide electrical engineering and design support for building and building electrical system(s).
• Building electrical system(s) includes industrial‑type electrical power distribution systems ranging from low voltage 50 V – 240 V.
• Distribution system typically comprises distribution transformers, panel boards, lighting systems, underground and overhead conduit and cabling systems.
• Review and check electrical design drawings and specifications developed by outside Architect Engineering (AE) design contractors for new and existing building facilities' electrical systems.
• Provide electrical engineering expertise to design and review AE submittals for building alarm systems, engine generators, HVAC systems, and gas detectors.
• Provide technical reviews and consultation of building electrical systems for building projects with the intent of meeting industry codes and standards along with BPA's internal standards.
• Conduct station service load flow, arc‑flash studies, and short‑circuit analyses for 50 V – 480 V distribution systems.
• Identify and analyze problems associated with low voltage electrical systems.
• Apply industry codes for electrical systems and equipment used in BPA building facilities.
• Provide technical input and recommendations for electrical engineering requirements and technical design parameters in the development of building facility equipment (HVAC, lighting, EGs, fans, sensors, monitoring, outlets, circuits, etc.). Verify requirements, design parameters, and specifications meet all functional, operational, maintenance, reliability, and safety requirements, including National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements.
• May visit existing BPA sites to verify existing low voltage electrical conditions.
• Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (from an ABET accredited school) is required.
• 5 years of work‑related experience and knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
• 5 years of experience with design and engineering of low and medium voltage systems in compliance with various codes.
• 5 years of experience with power systems, power distribution, and utilization, including knowledge and design experience of transformers, panel boards, standby engine‑generators, motors, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, cabling, and grounding.
• Knowledge of professional engineering theory and techniques sufficient to provide technical leadership in the design of electrical systems.
• Understanding of electrical safety standards, safety regulations, and code requirements (NESC).
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC), which is crucial for ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards.
• Familiarity with industry standards related to electrical design and installation such as NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, and others.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to develop and deliver briefings, status reports, statements of work, and miscellaneous correspondence.
• Familiarity with electrical system short‑circuit and arc‑flash studies.

• Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.