Electrical Engineer 1

ACS Professional Staffing; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick leave

EAP

Medical coverage

401k with company match

Other benefits

Job summary

ACS Professional Staffing is seeking an Electrical Engineer 1 to work on-site in Vancouver, Washington, supporting transmission and substation projects. You will develop and review RAS, protection, SCADA, and engineering design documents and support field and design teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering from an ABET-accredited school and at least 6 months of electrical engineering experience. US citizenship and on-site work are required for this federal contractor posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited school is required.
• 6 months of electrical engineering experience is required.
• Knowledge of transmission system engineering, substation protection schemes, RAS, and SCADA design or construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain databases related to production of electrical drawings and documents.
• Prepare WECC, RAS engineering and configuration files to support projects.
• Draft design, material, or procurement specifications for equipment.
• Develop engineering requirements for facilities based on analysis of requirements and sources.
• Draft and revise RAS drawing templates and standards.
• Assist in site visits to verify equipment configuration and document as built records.

Skills

Electrical design

RAS

SCADA

Protection schemes

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Location:

Vancouver, Washington
Type: Contract
Job #8863

Overview:

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Electrical Engineer 1 will support transmission and substation projects by developing and reviewing RAS, protection, SCADA, and engineering design documentation, specifications, standards, and drawings. The role assists with equipment configuration verification, project documentation, design quality reviews, and engineering support for field and design teams. Qualified candidates will have knowledge of transmission system engineering principles, substation protection schemes, RAS, and SCADA design or construction, along with at least 6 months of experience performing electrical engineering design or technical reviews. This full-time position is located in Vancouver, WA.

Pay Rate:

$29.9 - $42.72

Benefits:

• Paid holidays: 11
• PTO: Starting at 10 days
• Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year (prorated based on start date)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit Options Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (immediately eligible for employee and employer contributions - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program

Responsibilities:

• Maintain databases related to the production of electrical and electronic drawings and documents.
• Prepare detailed WECC, RAS engineering, RAS Logic and configuration files to support projects as assigned.
• Prepare detailed design, material, or procurement specifications for equipment.
• Prepare engineering designs and develop engineering requirements for the development, installation and modification of facilities based on analysis of engineering and design requirements, project parameters, and technical information from multiple sources.
• Draft and prepare RAS standard guides and templates for assigned projects.
• May participate in site visits to the field to support RAS project scoping and design, verify equipment configuration at sites, and document as built records during project wrap up, as needed.
• Perform review of drafted drawings and other documents for design accuracy and completeness; provide feedback and/or make necessary corrections.
• Assist with special projects in area of expertise.
• Draft and recommend related business rules and workflow processes; assist with documentation and implementation of new or changed business rules, procedures, and processes.
• Provide insight and recommendations into the development of new standards as well as updates to existing standards.
• Conduct routine review of existing design standards.
• As requested, provide on-going engineering assistance to new and/or less experienced team members regarding established organizational procedures and guidelines, industry and/or standards, advanced techniques, etc.
• Train new engineers in processes, procedures, practices, and standards; share knowledge of RAS Engineering.
• Participate in teams and individually to research and document existing inventory of RAS and related equipment; may include data entry and clean-up efforts and coordination with the local District Resource Specialist.
• Provide engineering expertise to support engineering design and field personnel in all aspects of project documentation.
• Organize and analyze drawings prior to setting up and discuss project complexity and time estimates with technical and supervisory personnel.
• Participate in the development and revision of RAS drawing templates and standards.
• Review submissions of As Built drawings and documentation.
• Assist in mentoring team members in the As Built process.
• Review drawing lists and drawing packages before digital signature and distribution.
• Update photographic records of all physical equipment as needed.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (from an ABET accredited school) is required.
• 6 months of Electrical Engineering experience is required.
• Candidates 3 months from graduation will be considered.
• Proof of degree may be requested after graduation.
• Must have knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system.
• 6 months of experience in performing design or technical review for electrical engineering designs, preferably in the following disciplines: Protective Relay and control, SCADA, Telecom, or substation.
• Knowledge of substation protection schemes.
• Knowledge of Remedial Action Scheme (RAS).
• Knowledge of SCADA design or construction
• Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.
• Work sponsorship is not available at this time.
• Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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