Estimator Engineering Technician

Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Estimator Engineering Technician for a position in Vancouver, WA. This contract Engineering Technician 3 position will provide support and assistance to the Transmission Portfolio Integration and Decision Support (TISI) program within the Transmission Infrastructure Asset Management (TIS) organization at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The position will provide cost estimates and other capital program support for BPA’s Capital expansion and sustain engineering and construction projects. This support includes coordinating process improvements, operational excellence efforts, creating and facilitating granular TIS activities and facilitation and coordination between engineering staff, project managers, program (asset) managers and various planning and engineering organizations.

Responsibilities

• Draft estimates for Capital projects for high voltage substation, line, communication, relay and control projects.
• Draft complex construction takeoff estimates for bundled high voltage transmission assets.
• Provide input in regard to the full spectrum of estimating needs for integration of cross organizational process improvement and requirements gathering for data driven solutions.
• Provide recommendations to the BPA manager or other federal approving authority regarding:
• Initial components (resources and materials) for development of assemblies and compatible units for improved estimating.
• Development of basis for new cost estimate “typicals” (order of magnitude/feasibility) for high voltage substation assets.
• Collaborate and coordinate with various design and/or planning engineers, program managers, project managers, commodity managers, environmental and land representatives, providing input in development of project scope and incorporating their feedback into estimates.
• Prepare detailed design, material and/or procurement specifications for equipment, verifying that technical tradeoffs have been considered and that decisions conform to existing policies and standards and are within budgetary constraints.
• Provide planning support, coordinate plans of service with stakeholders and implement BPA management approved plans for assigned projects.
• Perform field research by traveling to remote sites throughout the BPA service area to collect physical data from transmission assets such as transmission lines, radio stations and substations; use data to factor into numerous estimates.
• Prepare preliminary design layouts for estimating costs of high voltage substation, line, and communication and control projects.
• Compile technical results in summary form such as tables, reports and graphics to support engineering staff.
• Analyze actual vs. estimated costs of projects, monitoring market trends and update the estimating Catalog and “typical” estimates based on findings.
• Provide input and analysis of bids received for turnkey work to explain variances and provide feedback to estimating for improvement of overall work and catalog updates.
• Provide input and recommendations to TIS Management, Project Management teams and other asset management personnel in regards best practices on cost estimation techniques; facilitate training and knowledge sharing throughout TIS to verify consistent, comprehensive and accurate project cost estimates.
• Support, develop and maintain databases related to engineering, scientific and administrative applications.
• Maintain filing system(s), files, emails and records in accordance with compliance requirements. File and disperse documents/letters only to appropriate personnel. Maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) and Information Security (INFOSEC) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.

Qualifications

• An Associate’sDegree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Computer/Information Technology (or closely related field or a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science (or closely related field) is preferred:
• With an applicable Bachelor’s Degree, 6 years of experience is required..
• With an applicable Associate’s Degree, 8 years of experience is required.
• Without a degree, 10 years of work experience is required.
• Experience must be consistent with the specific requirements of engineering, computer science or a related field.
• 3 years of directly related engineering technician experience, sufficient to enable candidate to translate engineering requirements into design and material specifications and correlating cost estimates.
• 3 years of experience in reading construction drawings and specifications.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $39.00/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 hybrid position in Vancouver,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

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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

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

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.