This position is seeking an CAD Technician to serve as a consultant with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA).

Description:

This contract CAD Technician 1 position will support the Specialty Services (TETS) group within the Commissioning and Testing (TET) organization at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This position will collaborate and work closely with electrical engineers and electrical engineering technicians to verify that all marked up drawings are properly received, revisions are completed accurately, and within established timelines. This position facilitates CAD revisions of substation electrical drawings across BPA’s 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.

Provide quality design, layout, and production of engineering, electrical, electronic, and fiber optic drawings.

Organize 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.

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.

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 organization’s 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. 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.

Maintain CAD templates, including the template database and the associated SharePoint site.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION & CORRESPONDING EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED is required.

An associate or higher college degree in a technical CAD training program is preferred.

6 months of CAD drafting experience is required.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Experience with MicroStation CAD software.

Experience with ProjectWise.

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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