CAD Technician

This CAD Technician 2 assignment will work interactively with other staff within Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Specialty Services (TETS) organization, specifically the Record Revision team which is responsible for updating as built redlines from TF field crews, and T&E markups resulting from construction. The Redlines will have dual responsibilities that will split their time. The first will be completing the CAD work necessary to update prints submitted to the group for revision. The second will be to review submissions from the Record Revision service contract. All print assignments will be given by the RR lead and any discrepancies will be reported to the lead for resolution. The Redlines CAD Technician 2 facilitates CAD revisions of electrical drawings across BPAs service territory except in the situation that redlines are contracted out to an external company. Responsibilities Include:

- Use MicroStation CAD software and/or other software applications to prepare project designs, sketches, final / working drawings and draft contract documents related to construction design packages.
- Perform sub-system user file management within CAD systems, such as plotting, printing, storage and retrieving and returning drawings from ProjectWise.
- Work with BPA central records department to coordinate and validate final drawings are signed, published, and archived. Utilize ProjectWise software to access and store project documentation.
- Examine electronic schematics and supporting documents to develop, compute, and verify specifications for drafting data.
- Provide quality design, layout, and production of engineering, civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fiber optic drawings.
- Perform necessary research utilizing existing drawings including that of facility, standards, plan, profile, hardware, civil, and survey drawings as needed to prepare accurate drawing packages and/or to answer related questions.
- Perform duties essential to the preparation of engineering design drawings for Civil, Line Design, Substation Design, Telecommunication Design, Fiber Optic Design, including details, assemblies, installations, minor layouts, and parts lists.
- Organize and analyze drawings prior to setup and discuss project complexity and time estimates with technical and managerial personnel.
- Perform assignments requiring expertise in computer-aided drafting using MicroStation CAD Software, including 3D.
- Assist with special projects such as various installation diagrams, structure modifications, design drawings, standard hardware details and others as required.
- Review completed drawing packages from RR service contracts and review for accuracy. Report any errors to RR lead.
- Travel to field sites, as directed, to obtain and verify site-specific project layout information for the purpose of verifying design data and record revision. This will not include escorting.
- Draft work that comes from Engineers in the group as well as field red lines; use advanced CAD skills that meet the BPA and TETS level required for CAD quality.
- Research and report on missing information from data sheets and record / update as appropriate.
- Develop / draft equipment rack layouts with minimal input from engineers.
- Check all CAD and manually drafted drawings and other documents for drafting accuracy, completeness and conformity to BPA standards and applicable regulations; making necessary corrections before review by engineers.
- Provide Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for Substation Redlined drawings.
- Provide technical assistance to new and/or less experienced team members regarding established organizational procedures and guidelines, industry and/or BPA standards, advanced techniques, etc., as requested.
- Maintain a thorough familiarity with industry, organizational and BPA standards as needed.
- Assist with various administrative duties, such as engineering record maintenance which includes keeping switching files updated, obtaining new drawing numbers, inputting drawing information into the organizations CAD database at the various stages of the CAD process, and completing necessary forms to submit final drawings to central records.
- Perform basic filing and document management functions. Create and maintain files and filing system(s) in accordance with compliance requirements. File and disperse documents as appropriate. Verify all official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes. Maintain file records in accordance with the Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) policies and procedures.
- Maintain CAD Templates, including the Template database and the associated SharePoint site.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Associates degree or higher college degree in a technical CAD training program is required.
- 4 years of CAD drafting experience is required.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook (MS Office 2010 proficiency required).
- Experience with Microstation CAD software.
- Experience with ProjectWise.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

- Ability to analyze and effectively document large volumes of technical data is essential.
- Proven ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and changing priorities.
- Skill in oral and written communication to effectively fulfill client/customer/team requirements.
- Experience participating in and performing effectively in a project team environment.
- Previous experience working in the utility industry is desirable.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/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 Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Vancouver,WA. About Actalent

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