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

This Electronics Designer position will provide support and assistance to the Telecommunications Network and Support Engineering (TENN) organization at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This position provides engineering expertise, assisting project managers (PMs) and other engineering personnel in implementing projects, supporting field, maintenance, and operations crews, and other related design and engineering activities. Most of the work this position does is at a sitting/standing desk in an office environment. Work is accomplished at an individual level but involves coordination with engineering personnel and project managers.

Responsibilities Include:

• Compiles technical results in summary form such as tables’ reports, and graphics to support engineering staff.

• Provides input into the development and participates in the testing of Communication Circuit Layout Record (CCLR) or a similar circuit management tool.

• Drafts and prepares conceptual plans of service for assigned projects.

• Coordinates and implements BPA management-approved plans of service with stakeholders for assigned projects.

• Assists in development of standards for planning and design documentation, of new equipment and technology.

• Drafts statements of work for review and approval by appropriate BPA personnel. Process approved statements of work as per established plans and procedures.

• Drafts and prepares modifications of design drawings.

• Provides technical support to construction, operations and maintenance personnel.

• Assists in the development of detailed methods of procedures to design and track construction status.

• Reviews communication circuits on PRD (project requirements diagram) and informs appropriate PM and BPA manager of any concerns of potential errors and conflicts in infrastructure design and circuit routings.

• Assists in developing documentation to track communication segments or devices including SONET nodes, radio hops, and STS-1 tunnels found on communications network.

• Reviews and analyzes data directly from SONET and packet equipment.

• Drafts and prepares designs as per established plans and procedures and obtains appropriate BPA manager / personnel for acceptance / approval.

• Drafts and prepares detailed network specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, and recommended technologies.

• Maintains BPA telecom circuit planning files so circuit documentation is accurate.

• Provides recommendations on procedures for installation, use, and troubleshooting of communications hardware and software.

• Participates in network architecture and design reviews and provides recommendations for network design issues.

• Communicates technical information verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical users.

• Provides project / task updates (oral or written) as requested by the manager.

• Provides quality assurance reviews for circuit design projects of peers and provides technical feedback for items such as cross connection reports, port and port channel assignments, correct card naming, schematic views, functions, end point connections, etc. Alerts appropriate BPA personnel of any noted concerns or potential issues.

• Assists Hardware Engineers with CCLR circuit review procedures.

• Assists with training efforts and drafts training material for CCLR or similar circuit management tool as assigned.

• Provides technical design assistance to peer or less experienced Electronic Designers and others in the group, as requested.

• Acts as subject matter resource and primary POC for two or more pieces of telecommunications hardware, such as TDM channel banks, packet transports, packet routers, NMS alarms, digital radios, etc.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 15 years combined education, certification, and/or work experience in a technical/engineering environment or related field is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering technology or a related field/ or equivalent degree/certification from a technical institute count towards 4 years of experience.

• Associate degree in electronics engineering technology or a related field/ or equivalent degree/certification from a technical institute count towards 2 years of experience.

• Directly related military experience counts towards 2 years of experience. Completion of applicable Military Technical Training schools/programs should be included in the Education section of the resume and should detail the coursework that is applicable to this position.

• 3 years of experience with preparing detailed circuit routing plans for telecommunication circuits based on technical standards.

• 4 years of experience with infrastructure required to meet the varying requirements for a circuit’s class of service.

• 5 years of experience with telecommunications backbone infrastructure connectivity.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Knowledge of the class of service requirements necessary to route communication circuits of various types, including voice, SCADA, transfer trip, and other circuits used on transmission systems.

• Ability to develop detailed methods to create circuit documentation with details for installing the new circuits and retiring the old circuits.

• Knowledge and experience in routing high reliability communication circuits over packet networks.

• Experience with transmission and operational telecommunications systems.

• Experience with transport core and edge products including Cisco routers and switches

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

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