*** | SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION

Title & Level

Electronics Engineer 3 - Sys Planning/Coordinator

Work Group Location

Vancouver, WA

Specialty

Communications & Control Planning

Offsite Work Eligibility*

Telework Eligible - Must report to BPA duty station a minimum of 3 days per 2-week pay period or as required by BPA Workplace Manager

Organization

TPMC

Number of Days Onsite

1-2 days per Week

Hours

Full-Time, up to 40 hours

Additional Information

Overtime

0% anticipated

On-Call

No

Travel

Up to 10%

FN Status

NOT open to Foreign Nationals

Investigation Type

SF-85, Standard Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions: Candidate must be able to pass this background investigation in order to qualify for and/or retain this position.

* Current telework, remote work and onsite support is based on BPA's business needs and is subject to change or termination at any time.

** Positions with the "Remote" Designation must reside in WA, OR, ID or MT. Case-by-case exceptions may apply only when in the best interest of BPA.

OVERVIEW

Position

This contract Electronics Engineer 3 position will work in ***'s (BPA's) Communications/Control Planning (TPMC) organization. The position will work interactively with Network Study Engineers, Project Coordination Engineers, Project Managers, Customer Service Engineers, Account Executives, Design Engineers, Control Center Hardware Engineers, Operations Control Engineers, Field Service Engineers and Estimators to aid in the development of work which is within scope, meets project and regulatory requirements and is the best overall plan of service for BPA. This position will provide assistance to the Supervisor of Communications/Control Planning group by developing plans of services for upgrades, replacements, and expansion to BPA's operational communications system. This work will also include providing technical support for network transmission, network interconnections, generation integration, and customer service projects in alignment with Asset Management Strategies. This position will aid in Communications & Control (C&C) Planning assignments for reimbursable study requests and capital projects which include plans for communications, control and data systems which affect the transmission system.

Organization

Communications and Control Planning (TPMC) is responsible for developing plans of services for upgrades, replacements, and expansion to BPA's operational communications system including fiber optic and digital/analog radio systems which support voice, data, control, protection, and Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) circuits for BPA's transmission system. TPMC provides technical support for network transmission, network interconnections, generation integration, and customer service projects in alignment with Asset Management Strategies. TPMC also coordinates with regulatory groups and internal groups to develop telecommunications guidelines and standards. The TPMC team consists of dedicated and engaged professionals that take pride in their work and strive to meet assigned deliverables, while working diligently with internal and external stakeholders in fulfilling TPMC's function successfully. The successful candidate is self-motivated in completing their assigned workload, works collaboratively with others, is team focused and contributes to team efforts.

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 telecommunications decisions to lease or share operational circuits on Bonneville's communications systems.

Work within a team to draft Communications/Control Planning (C&C) plans-of-service (PoS) for reimbursable study agreements. Study agreements may include requests by other utilities and organizations and for capital related projects.

Work with the Power System Planning group to identify the required telecommunications elements and document the minimum C&C requirements to fulfill project requirements.

Draft and recommend C&C PoS packages for communications circuits and telecom paths to fulfill requirements of BPA communications, control, and relaying requirements for existing and new sites; this may include travel to remote locations to verify feasibility of C&C PoS.

Document PoS on Project Requirements Diagrams (PRDs) website.

Draft back-of envelope (BoE) estimates

Draft the C&C portion of the Study Report

Using draft PRD documents create and submit Estimate Requests (ERs) for review and approval.

Draft telecommunications decisions to lease or share operational circuits on BPA's communications systems for review and signature by the Supervisor of Communication/Control Planning.

Using planning tools such as Pathloss and TCIS, provide analysis of Microwave paths, SONET configurations; results are used to create PoS packages.

Communicate technical information verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical users.

Provide project / task updates (oral or written) as requested by the Manager of Communications and Grid Modeling and/or Supervisor of Communications/Control Planning.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)

bachelor's degree in electronic engineering or other closely related Engineering field is required.

10+ years previous electronics/electrical engineering experience, with a diversified knowledge of engineering concepts, principles and practices experience, is required.

Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)

5+ years of experience with the following:

Experience in developing cost estimates for communication items.

Experience in metering and telemetry requirements as related to interchange projects.

Experience disseminating technical information in writing and orally.

Experience in planning digital radio systems and long-haul fiber optic systems, preferably SONET systems.

Experience developing options, evaluating, and providing a preferred plan for meeting communications/control system functional requirements.

Working knowledge of transmission and operational telecommunications systems

Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)

Experience in Electric Utility sector with an emphasis on C&C Planning, Electronic Design, Communications Maintenance, Technical Operations

Experience developing plans-of-service for communication, control and data systems used to operate and control the power grid at large Electric Utilities.

Developing communications/control plans in conjunction with fulfilling transmission service.

Knowledge of the NERC and WECC Planning Standards as they apply to the Protective Relaying, Metering, Special Protection Systems and communication systems

Experience applying WECC "Communication System Performance Guide for Protective Relaying Systems

Experience in communication requirements related to relaying and Remedial Action Schemes (RAS)

Knowledge of and/or experience with planning or designing Ethernet-based WAN systems, preferably in a utility environment

Communication network operation concepts and methods.

Communication network architecture principles and concepts.

Communication network operation, performance, planning.

Planning of communications, control and data systems for network transmission, network interconnections and customer service projects.

Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)

Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.

First Aid/AED/CPR Certification required within 30 days of assignment start. Worker/Employer is responsible for maintaining current certification.

PPE Requirements

White Hard Hat

Eye Protection

Hand protection (gloves)

Hearing Protection

Footwear: ASTM F 2413-11 with an EH Rating or ASTM F2413-18 with an I/C/EH Rating. Footwear must lace up over the ankle and have a rigid sole and heel. The exterior of the boot must be made entirely of natural materials (all leather or leather and rubber combination) to conform to Arc-Flash requirements.

Electrical and Arc-Flash protective clothing and PPE as required by OSHA and consistent with BPA Safety and Health Policy for work on or near an energized facility.

User Type:

Rare

Estimated Usage:

1-2 days per year

Additional PPE required by State or Federal OSHA for the work being performed. Refer to Ad-hoc PPE Requirement Appendices.

Appendices

The following appendices apply to this position and may be downloaded from the Fieldglass Reference Library:

Offsite Work

Training Expectations (Worker is expected to keep current on the latest technologies and skills required for the position.)

Training Type

Details

Provided by

Shock & Arc Flash Awareness Training with Refresher

2 hours

BPA

Attendance at all conferences, workshops, training, etc. must be pre-approved by SLMO. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approval is subject to the most current guidance provided to SLMO by BPA or DOE and is subject to change at any time. SLMO reserves the right to negotiate attendance on billable/non-billable hours and reimbursement of travel costs with the supplier. Reimbursable travel costs must adhere to the Federal Travel Regulations and be submitted via an expense sheet in Fieldglass.

CLOSELY ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIRED ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MEASURES

The following list of potential inherently governmental risk areas and the measures that SLMO-Compliance has determined MUST be in place in your organization, via processes and procedures, in order to mitigate those associated risks. The BPA manager's acceptance of the API serves as the manager's attestation that all mitigation measures listed below are or will be established and adhered to in their org.

Area of potential Closely Associated / Inherently Government function

Mitigation Measures

Area of potential Closely Associated / Inherently Government function

Mitigation Measures

Access to Confidential / Sensitive Information

CFTE MUST sign NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements) at beginning of assignments.

CFTE MUST complete annual Information Security and Privacy Awareness training.

CFTE MUST complete and pass background investigations of an appropriate level.

Acquisition Planning / Source Selection

CFTE are not permitted to serve as "voting" members for acquisition selections.

All purchasing decisions MUST be made by appropriate federal personnel (Contracting Officers).

All acquisition documents (requirements, SOW's, evaluation criteria, etc.) MUST be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

ONLY Contracting Officers are authorized to obligate BPA funds.

Agency / Org Planning

All drafts, documents, materials and recommendations, MUST be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Budget / Finance Prep

ONLY Federal Employees may determine budget priorities & allocations.

BFTE MUST control, and finalize / approve ALL budgets and related documentation, including that for projects, programs and Organizations.

Contract Management

ALL Contractual documents, including invoices MUST be finalized / approved by appropriate Federal personnel.

All contract related decisions (modifications, changes, performance) MUST be determined by appropriate federal personnel (COs).

Decision Making

CFTE may provide input and recommendations to decision-makers.

ONLY appropriate federal personnel may make decisions which obligate BPA resources or to a specific course of action.

Direction & Control (directing BFTE)

CFTE are not permitted to direct the actions of federal employees (BFTE) or have any control or input into their performance.

Work of BFTE MUST be assigned by federal manager, supervisor, Program / Resource manager or other appropriate designee.

Disposing Govt. Property

ALL decisions regarding the disposal of BPA property MUST be made by appropriate federal personnel; and, all property dispositions MUST be directed and controlled by the Investment Recovery Center (IRC).

Dissemination of Agency/Policy Information / Training

All training and any information that is to be disseminated MUST be either 1) per established policy, process, procedure, or practice; or, 2) reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Inspection / IT Testing

Processes and procedures MUST ensure Federal personnel review inspection findings and CFTE recommendations before acceptance or rejection of material(s) / item(s).

HR Support

CFTE may assist with HR functions per established procedures, processes and guidelines (e.g., timekeeping).

ALL work products MUST be reviewed and finalized by appropriate federal employees.

Policy Development

BPA's process for Policy development includes multiple levels of federal review prior to acceptance / adoption.

Interpretation of Policy/Regulations

ONLY BPA federal employees MAY determine the applicability and interpretation of regulations.

CFTE are not permitted to "interpret" regulations for or on behalf of BPA. Regulations are interpreted by federal personnel and communicated via standards, guides, policies and processes.

Representing BPA

Contract workers are required to identify themselves and their employer in signature blocks, in introductions and have a nameplate outside their cubicle.

CFTE MUST receive written VP approval to represent BPA at outside events, such as workshops, seminars or conferences.

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