11880 - Engineering Technician 3

Job Summary – Estimator Engineering Technician

Actalent is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to support Bonneville Power Administration’s (BPA) Transmission Infrastructure Asset Management group. This role focuses on developing cost estimates and providing capital program support for high‑voltage transmission, substation, communication, relay, and control projects. The position collaborates closely with engineering, project, and asset management teams to improve estimating processes, support planning and design activities, and ensure accurate, data‑driven capital cost estimates.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and conceptual cost estimates for high‑voltage transmission and substation capital projects
• Develop construction takeoffs, estimating assemblies, and “typical” cost models
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, environmental, and project management teams to define scope and incorporate feedback into estimates
• Perform field data collection at transmission sites to support accurate estimating
• Prepare preliminary design layouts and technical documentation for estimating purposes
• Analyze actual vs. estimated costs, monitor market trends, and update estimating catalogs
• Review bids, explain variances, and recommend estimating improvements
• Support databases, recordkeeping, compliance, and knowledge sharing across TIS

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6–10+ years of relevant experience depending on education level
• At least 3 years of engineering technician experience translating engineering requirements into specifications and cost estimates
• Minimum 3 years of experience reading construction drawings and specifications

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 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 Apr 13, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• 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.