Engr Tech 3 - First Tek, Inc.
Vancouver, WA 98666
About the Job
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.
Draft estimates for capital projects for high voltage substation, line, communication, relay and control projects.
Draft construction takes off estimates for bundled high voltage transmission assets.
Provide input regarding the full spectrum of estimating needs for integration of cross organizational process improvement and requirements gathering for data driven solutions.
Provide recommendations regarding:
Initial components (resources and materials) for development of assemblies and compatible units for improved estimating.
Development of basis for new cost estimates "typicals” (order of magnitude/feasibility) for high voltage substation assets.
Collaborate and coordinate with various design and/or planning engineers, program managers, project managers, commodity managers, environmental and land representatives, providing input in development of project scope and incorporating their feedback into estimates.
Draft/develop/design material and procurement specifications for equipment, verifying that technical tradeoffs have been considered and that decisions conform to existing policies and standards and are within budgetary constraints.
Provide planning support, coordinate plans of service with stakeholders and implement plans for assigned projects.
Perform field research by traveling to remote sites throughout the BPA service area to collect physical data from transmission assets such as transmission lines, radio stations and substations; use data to factor into estimates.
Prepare preliminary design layouts for estimating costs of high voltage substation, line, and communication & control projects.
Compile technical results in summary form such as tables, reports and graphics to support engineering staff.
Analyze actual vs. estimated costs of projects, monitoring market trends and update the estimating catalog and "typical” estimates based on findings. Alert the BPA manager of any findings.
Provide input and analysis of bids received for turnkey work to explain variances and provide feedback to estimating for improvement of overall work and catalog updates.
Provide input and recommendations to TPW management, project management teams, and other asset management personnel regarding best practices on cost estimation techniques; facilitate training and knowledge sharing throughout TPW to verify consistent, comprehensive and accurate project cost estimates.
Support, develop, and maintain databases related to engineering, scientific, and administrative applications.
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)
An applicable degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or a closely related field is preferred.
6 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor's degree.
8 years of experience is required with an applicable associate degree.
10 years of experience is required without a degree or an applicable degree.
Experience must be consistent with the specific requirements of engineering in a technical environment or a directly related field.
Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)
Engineering technicians experience sufficient to translate engineering requirements into design and material specifications and correlating cost estimates.
3 years of experience reading construction drawings and specifications.
Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)
Prior electric utility work experience
Proficiency in technical writing
Knowledge of SCADA data / tools
Working knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
Experience applying engineering principles, techniques, and practices relating to high voltage substation, line, and communication and control projects, sufficient to translate engineering requirements for BPA and customer facilities into conceptual designs and accompanying cost estimation.
Experience in the design and or construction of high voltage substations, lines, or communication, relay and control projects.
Experience in multiple disciplines
Knowledge of system project requirements diagrams, control diagrams, electrical one-line diagrams, and engineering sketches
Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)
Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.
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.
Draft estimates for capital projects for high voltage substation, line, communication, relay and control projects.
Draft construction takes off estimates for bundled high voltage transmission assets.
Provide input regarding the full spectrum of estimating needs for integration of cross organizational process improvement and requirements gathering for data driven solutions.
Provide recommendations regarding:
Initial components (resources and materials) for development of assemblies and compatible units for improved estimating.
Development of basis for new cost estimates "typicals” (order of magnitude/feasibility) for high voltage substation assets.
Collaborate and coordinate with various design and/or planning engineers, program managers, project managers, commodity managers, environmental and land representatives, providing input in development of project scope and incorporating their feedback into estimates.
Draft/develop/design material and procurement specifications for equipment, verifying that technical tradeoffs have been considered and that decisions conform to existing policies and standards and are within budgetary constraints.
Provide planning support, coordinate plans of service with stakeholders and implement plans for assigned projects.
Perform field research by traveling to remote sites throughout the BPA service area to collect physical data from transmission assets such as transmission lines, radio stations and substations; use data to factor into estimates.
Prepare preliminary design layouts for estimating costs of high voltage substation, line, and communication & control projects.
Compile technical results in summary form such as tables, reports and graphics to support engineering staff.
Analyze actual vs. estimated costs of projects, monitoring market trends and update the estimating catalog and "typical” estimates based on findings. Alert the BPA manager of any findings.
Provide input and analysis of bids received for turnkey work to explain variances and provide feedback to estimating for improvement of overall work and catalog updates.
Provide input and recommendations to TPW management, project management teams, and other asset management personnel regarding best practices on cost estimation techniques; facilitate training and knowledge sharing throughout TPW to verify consistent, comprehensive and accurate project cost estimates.
Support, develop, and maintain databases related to engineering, scientific, and administrative applications.
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)
An applicable degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or a closely related field is preferred.
6 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor's degree.
8 years of experience is required with an applicable associate degree.
10 years of experience is required without a degree or an applicable degree.
Experience must be consistent with the specific requirements of engineering in a technical environment or a directly related field.
Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)
Engineering technicians experience sufficient to translate engineering requirements into design and material specifications and correlating cost estimates.
3 years of experience reading construction drawings and specifications.
Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)
Prior electric utility work experience
Proficiency in technical writing
Knowledge of SCADA data / tools
Working knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
Experience applying engineering principles, techniques, and practices relating to high voltage substation, line, and communication and control projects, sufficient to translate engineering requirements for BPA and customer facilities into conceptual designs and accompanying cost estimation.
Experience in the design and or construction of high voltage substations, lines, or communication, relay and control projects.
Experience in multiple disciplines
Knowledge of system project requirements diagrams, control diagrams, electrical one-line diagrams, and engineering sketches
Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)
Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.
Source : First Tek, Inc.