Electronics Engineer - Telecom

Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Electronics Engineer for a position in Vancouver, WA. This Electronics Engineer - Telecom assignment provides engineering and field support for operational telecommunication facilities and associated equipment for the Technology Evaluation and System Testing (TEVE) organization at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The TEVE organization is responsible for performing acceptance testing for new Power System Control (PSC) and System Protection and Control (SPC) equipment. This group also performs system tests to ensure that the equipment BPA uses is performing properly and meets the changing needs of the system. This assignment is located at the BPA Ross Complex in Vancouver, Washington. Responsibilities Include:

- Compile and prepare technical results into tables, reports and graphics on system performance, failure analysis and equipment outages; present results/findings in summary form and/or as requested from appropriate BPA manager, PSC field staff, or other BPA personnel.
- Perform engineering studies and develop test plans for telecommunication equipment with oversight and final approval from BPA staff.
- Collaborate with branch personnel to draft work statements for review and finalization by BPA manager / personnel; process approved Statements of Work (SOWs) as per established BPA procedures. Provide technical engineering support and assistance to construction, operations and maintenance personnel as requested.
- Develop and draft procedures for installation, use, and troubleshooting of hardware and software performance.
- Prepare detailed network specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, and recommended technologies for review, acceptance and finalization by BPA decision makers.
- Provide project / task updates (oral or written).
- Provide technical / engineering expertise and guidance for the PSC system-wide testing function.
- Provide comprehensive engineering plans, training to newly hired personnel (Federal and Contract), design, field support, testing, evaluation, and instrumentation calibration services, as per established BPA-standards and procedures, for BPAs control, telecommunication, protection, measurement and data acquisition facilities and associated equipment.
- Perform extensive engineering studies, requiring familiarity with current technological advances in instrumentation, consulting with manufacturers and design engineers, and taking into account field conditions and practices; provide results, findings, and recommendations.
- Investigate and analyze operating problems associated with complex electronic systems such as those used in the implementation and maintenance of BPAs communication systems; report results and recommend corrective actions.
- Initiate and coordinate system-wide tests and studies of communication systems equipment relative to their capabilities and recommend required modifications or adjustments to improve the reliability and usefulness of the equipment.
- Maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) and Information Security (INFOSEC) standards and procedures.

Qualifications

- Bachelors Degree in Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering or a directly related field (from an ABET accredited school) is required.
- 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience is required.
- Knowledge of engineering concepts, principals, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission systems is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products, such as Outlook, Word, and Excel (or similar).

Preferred Skills & Experience:

- Proficiency in analog circuit design / analysis.
- Experience with telephone systems.
- Proficiency in Carrier Ethernet, Multiple Protocol Label Switching (MPLS).
- Experience with microwave communications systems.
- 1 year experience using mobile radio coverage tools.
- Proficiency measuring and solving EMI issues.
- Experience with Microsoft Visio and/or Bentley Micro Station sufficient to develop basic CAD drawings.
- Excellent customer contact skills, sufficient to provide technical support over the phone to engineers and craftsmen in the field.
- Ability to communicate technical information verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical users
- Ability and willingness to participate and perform effectively in a project team environment and effectively manage multiple work assignments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $61.00 - $66.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA. 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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