12129 - Electronic Engineering Technician 3

Job Title: Electronic Engineering Technician 3 Job Description This part-time contract position offers up to 30 hours per week and focuses on providing technical support to the Communication Test and Energization group within the Commissioning and Testing Services organization. The role involves testing and energizing new and modified facilities in high voltage substations, radio stations, and control centers. Responsibilities include facilitating field installation testing, analysis, and preparing final test reports for radio and fiber optic field installations projects. Responsibilities

- Provide technical advice and recommendations to construction, operations, maintenance, and project management personnel, as well as design engineers and field System Protection Control and Power System Control staff.
- Support testing and document test results in the field.
- Review engineering designs for adherence to policies and standards for communications and fiber optic systems installation.
- Prepare accurate as-built drawings for communications and fiber optic systems for approval.
- Coordinate system acceptance testing of Fiber Optic installations throughout construction activities, including planning and project management.
- Perform analysis of final fiber installations and brief the emergency restoration coordinator on relevant data.
- Conduct Optical Time Domain Reflectometry testing of fiber optic reels and installations.
- Verify fiber optic plant installations meet specifications through fiber characterization testing.
- Prepare progress reports, equipment requests, and vehicle requirements for review and approval.

Essential Skills

- Experience in a technical/engineering environment: 10 years with a Bachelor's Degree, 12 years with an Associate's Degree, or 14 years without a degree.
- 8 years of practical experience in fiber characterization or OTDR testing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Associates or Bachelors Degree in engineering technology, mathematics, computer science, engineering technician, or related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to regional transmission system components and facilities.

Work Environment The work environment includes systems and communications testing, start-up, and commissioning of substation and control center communication facilities. Technologies include radios (microwave, UHF, VHF), high capacity optical networks, multiplex equipment, transfer trip, Remedial Action Schemes, SCADA, event recorders, telephone systems, fiber optic systems, and control center display and alarming verification testing. The environment is slower-paced, with somewhat flexible hours and business casual attire. The role involves independent work style with minimal supervision, requiring deadline-driven performance.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Kalispell, MT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $47.00 - $52.00/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 Kalispell, MT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kalispell,MT. About Actalent

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