CAD Technician

Actalent is currently seeking a qualified CAD Technician for a position in Vancouver, WA. This CAD position will support and work closely with electrical engineers, electrical engineer technicians and other CAD staff in the RAS Engineering (TENR) organization within the Transmission Services business line at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This position will also actively work with other internal BPA engineering disciplines. Utilize MicroStation CAD software and equipment to prepare project designs, sketches, final working drawings and contract documents related to construction design packages. Perform sub-system user file management within CAD systems, such as plotting, printing, record maintenance, storage, and retrieving and returning drawings from ProjectWise. Examine electronic schematics and supporting documents to develop, compute, and verify specifications for drafting data, such as configuration of parts, dimensions, and tolerances. Review CAD, rough/preliminary sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from engineers, to verify that they conform to design concepts. Work with Engineers to develop / draft Western Electric Coordination Council (WECC) reports and presentations for RCR approval. Travel to BPA substation field locations to gather information on existing infrastructure to aid in the creation of project documentation. Interpret and apply BPA CAD standards into design packages under the guidance of electrical engineers and/or technicians. Produce electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Produce RAS Logic diagrams. Produce physical substation layout drawings. Prepare Bills of Materials using preformatted Word documents and established procedures. Prepare Material Requisitions (MRs) per established procedures and criteria for project-specific equipment requirements. Prepare installation diagrams, rack modifications, and design drawings, including standard Logic diagram details. Review contractual Electrical, RAS, and other engineering discipline's working drawings at various stages of completion for adherence and compliance with BPA's CAD standards. Provide routine and ad hoc status updates on CAD work including a summary of activity and project progress as requested. Search for CAD files in ProjectWise database and other filing resources. Review, distribute, and file submittals, shop drawings, material data, and samples. In preparation of the final working drawings, assist the Engineering Technician with coordination of construction document preparation for signing by authorizing party. Maintain a thorough familiarity with BPA CAD and design standards. Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders regarding methods to improve drawing organization processes and increase productivity. Participate with departmental staff in efforts to improve organizational procedures, processes, or practices to increase efficiencies and/or enhance quality of services. 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. Provide control center drawing support for the RAS design packages. Work will include: Provide quality design, layout, and production of engineering, civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, electronic, and/or fiber optic drawings as needed. Perform necessary research using existing facility, standards, plan & profile, hardware, civil, and survey drawings. Assist in pre-engineering research to control product reliability and accuracy for engineering, technical, and commercial applications. Qualifications High school diploma or GED is required. Associate or bachelor's degree in computer aided design or a closely related field is preferred. 7 years of CAD Drafting experience is required. 5 years of experience in the electrical field or substation design. Expert proficiency in the use of MicroStation CAD software. Familiarity with technical CAD drafting methods related to Electrical systems. Knowledge of Electrical design techniques involved in production of technical equipment designs. Experience with Microsoft software including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Requires attention to detail and being thorough in completing work tasks. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $46.00 - $52.00/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) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Vancouver,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

Created: 2026-03-08