Electrical Engineer 1

ASSIGNMENT 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.


Apply QA/QC methodologies to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established engineering standards and policies.


Perform technical reviews of engineering documentation, as-built records, design drawings, and field data, ensuring assets are accurately represented in management systems.


Evaluate the completeness, consistency, and validity of equipment and configuration data from various sources using engineering judgment and analytical tools.


Identify data and documentation discrepancies, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions to maintain data integrity.


Reconcile data between historical engineering records and digital models to confirm accuracy and traceability.


Maintain QC procedures, checklists, and desk guides for review criteria and system validation.


Recommend and implement improvements to data review methodologies, automation, and system validation processes.


Identify and locate components on drawings, verifying their presence and placement within eGis platforms.


Cross-reference material specifications on drawings with inspection reports or attribute data linked to LiDAR scans.


Confirm the overall layout and orientation of equipment and structures in LiDAR scans align with approved design drawings.


Interpret all symbols, annotations, and notes on drawings related to facility ratings and physical attributes.


Systematically compare "as-built " conditions (from LiDAR) against "as-designed " conditions (from drawings) to identify deviations and visually identify obvious discrepancies or clashes.


Verify rating-specific elements against drawings using LiDAR observations.


Assist in or perform basic feature extraction from LiDAR to facilitate comparisons with drawings.


Document and maintain all QC records, correspondence, and review documentation.


Enter discrepancies into an issue tracking system, detailing problems, potential impacts, and recommended actions.


Communicate findings to engineers, designers, or project managers for investigation and resolution.

Familiarize with relevant industry standards (e.g., IEEE) and project-specific specifications dictating facility ratings (e.g., electrical capacities).


REQUIREMENTS


Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)


Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (from an ABET* accredited school) or directly related engineering discipline.


Candidates 3 months from graduation will be considered. Proof of degree may be requested after graduation.


Note: *ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)


6 months of experience and knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices.


Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)


6 months of engineering experience in designing, analyzing or auditing engineering systems.


6 months of experience working with engineering theory and techniques.


Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)


Basic understanding of data analysis principles, data validation, automation, and quality testing.


Proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel.


Detail oriented and committed to deliver quality work products.


Adept at problem solving.


Ability to interpret technical documentation.


Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)
Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.