Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Engineering Operations Specialist for a position with Bonneville Power in Vancouver, WA.

This Engineering Support position will provide support and assistance to the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Transmission Engineering Portfolio Execution & Strategy (TEPE) group. This position will coordinate with Project Managers, Design Groups, Construction, and Customer Service Groups and is expected to support the Project Management Team Leads to improve workflow through transmission portfolio projects.

Responsibilities Include:

• Create new and maintain/update existing project SharePoint sites.

• Use MS Project to develop and update project schedule, based on the input from BPA Project Manager.

• Coordinate with Design Managers, Construction Managers, and other groups to identify areas of improvement in processes or standards.

• Set up and coordinate team meetings.

• Assist with creating and updating Project Management plans.

• Set up, organize, and facilitate Project Constructability Reviews at field sites and office sites:

• Identify meeting participants.

• Create and distribute construction documents.

• Arrange site trips, which may include transportation, overnight lodging accommodation, etc.

• Assist PM with conducting the review meeting.

• Confer with Project Manager Team Leads to produce and update periodical reports.

• Assist with Project Manager Team Analysis:

• Develop and deliver status/progress reports based on existing data and documentation.

• Establish and continually track project expectations with team/project manager and other stakeholders.

• Monitor and provide status on the various standards and deliverables expected of the Project Managers during the project life cycle.

• Assist TEP Supervisor by collecting and reporting Program level Capitol Program costs and work accomplished.

• Collect data from the financial system to analyze capitol spend rate and forecast year end capitol spend.

• Identify leading indicators of risk areas with respect to scope, cost, and schedule.

• Assist in authoring and maintaining documents for Project Management work practices, and assist assigned PMs with these practices.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED certificate required.

• A degree in in business management, engineering, logistics management, mathematics, computer science or a closely related field is preferred.

• 5 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor’s degree.

• 7 years of experience is required with an applicable associate degree.

• 9 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.

• Experience must be consistent with the specific requirements of engineering operations and progressively more technical in nature. Must be capable of applying diversified knowledge and principles and practices in assigned technical areas. Requires a working knowledge of automated systems.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook,).

• Proven ability to analyze, understand and effectively document technical data.

• Demonstrated ability to store, manipulate, and organize large numbers of files and folders using Microsoft Windows networks or other document management programs.

Preferred Skills:

• Intermediate level skills with SharePoint or similar programs (Google Workspace, Confluence, Slack, etc.)

• Intermediate level skills with MS Access or similar programs (MySQL, SQLite, etc.)

• Intermediate level experience with Visio or similar programs (Lucidchart, Draw.io, Miro, etc.)

• Intermediate level experience with MS Project or similar programs (Asana, Smartsheet, Trello, etc.).

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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. This role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• 401(k)/Roth

• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

• 5+ days of PTO annually in addition to paid sick leave provided by Washington state law, federal or local ordinances

• 11 Federal Holidays

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