Electrical Engineer 1

Job Title: Engineer 1

Job Description

This contract Engineer 1 role will provide critical support to the Transmission Line Engineering organization. The position entails performing electrical clearance analysis, developing line rating information for transmission lines, and executing other related engineering support activities. The role offers extensive experience in electrical clearance analysis of transmission lines.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• Apply coding skills to develop custom analytical tools, model complex systems, and perform engineering analysis, which includes using tools like Power Query for data extraction and transformation.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college/university in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering.

• 6 months of civil, mechanical, and/or electrical engineering experience in design or analysis.

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

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using Power Query in Excel or similar program.

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

Work Environment

The work environment is welcoming, fostering knowledge sharing, teamwork, and valuing people. It has a rich history of design and ingenuity aimed at pushing innovation forward in the power market. The department is a tight-knit group with extensive internal collaboration. Candidates should be organized, detailed, and methodical. The office environment is slower-paced, with somewhat flexible hours starting at 7 AM instead of 8 AM, business casual attire, and an independent work style with minimal supervision. It is deadline-driven and often involves waiting for approvals and paperwork.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $43.00/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 Jul 21, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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