11889 - Electrical Engineer 1

This contract Electrical Engineer 1 position supports Operational Excellence and Compliance in the Transmission Services business line. The role involves reviewing, checking, and validating electrical drawings for electrical power substations and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply QA/QC methodologies to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established engineering standards and policies.
• Perform technical reviews of engineering documentation, as-built records, design drawings, and field data.
• Evaluate the completeness, consistency, and validity of equipment and configuration data.
• Identify data and documentation discrepancies, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Reconcile data between historical engineering records and digital models.
• Recommend and implement improvements to data review methodologies and system validation processes.
• Identify and locate components on drawings, verifying their presence and placement within eGis platforms.
• Cross-reference material specifications on drawings with inspection reports or attribute data linked to LiDAR scans.
• Confirm the overall layout and orientation of equipment and structures in LiDAR scans align with approved design drawings.
• Interpret all symbols, annotations, and notes on drawings related to facility ratings and physical attributes.
• Systematically compare 'as-built' conditions from LiDAR against 'as-designed' conditions from drawings to identify deviations.
• Verify rating-specific elements against drawings using LiDAR observations.
• Assist in or perform basic feature extraction from LiDAR to facilitate comparisons with drawings.
• Document and maintain all QC records, correspondence, and review documentation.
• Enter discrepancies into an issue tracking system, detailing problems, potential impacts, and recommended actions.
• Communicate findings to engineers, designers, or project managers for investigation and resolution.
• Familiarize with relevant industry standards and project-specific specifications.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school or directly related engineering discipline.
• 6 months of experience and knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
• 6 months of engineering experience in designing, analyzing, or auditing engineering systems.
• 6 months of experience working with engineering theory and techniques.

• Basic understanding of data analysis principles, data validation, automation, and quality testing.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering quality work products.
• Adept at problem-solving.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation.

The Transmission Engineering Operational Excellence and Compliance (TEBO) department provides project management, change management, business analytics, compliance, and Reliability Standards Ownership. The work environment is a slower-paced office setting with somewhat flexible hours and a business casual dress code. The role often involves independent work and is deadline-driven.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, WA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.