Engineering Support Specialist 2 - Engineering Operations Specialist

Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for an Engineering Support Specialist for their Vancouver, Washington location. In this role you will coordinate with Project Managers, Design Groups, Construction, and Customer Service Groups and is expected to support the Portfolio Execution Managers, Industrial Engineers, and Business Analysts to improve workflow through transmission portfolio projects., * Create new and maintain/update existing project SharePoint sites.

• Use MS Project to develop and update project schedule, based on the input from Project Managers.
• Coordinate with Design Managers, Construction Managers, and other groups to identify areas of improvement in processes or standards.
• Set up and coordinate team meetings.
• Assist with creating and updating Project Management plans.
• Set up, organize, and facilitate Project Constructability Reviews at field sites and office sites:
• Identify meeting participants.
• Create and distribute construction documents.
• Arrange site trips, which may include transportation, overnight lodging accommodation, etc.
• Assist PM with conducting the review meeting.
• Confer with Project Manager Team Leads to produce and update periodical reports.
• Assist with Project Manager Team Analysis:
• Develop and deliver status/progress reports based on existing data and documentation.
• Establish and continually track project expectations with team/project manager and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and provide status on the various standards and deliverables expected of the Project Managers during the project life cycle.
• Assist TIP and TIPE Supervisors by collecting and reporting Program level Capitol Program costs and work accomplished.
• Collect data from the financial system to analyze capital spend rates and forecast year end capital spend.
• Identify leading indicators of risk areas with respect to scope, cost, and schedule.
• Assist in authoring and maintaining documents for Project Management work practices, and assist assigned PMs with these practices., 1. Disabled Veteran A veteran of the U.S military, ground, naval, or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who, but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service- related disability. 2. Recently Separated Veteran Any veteran during the 3-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service. 3. Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran A veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. 4. Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran A veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985., PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

• U.S. Citizenship and valid U.S. Driver’s License is required.
• High School Graduate or GED certificate required.
• A degree in business management, engineering, logistics management, mathematics, computer science or a closely related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience is required.
• Experience must be consistent with the specific requirements of engineering operations and progressively more technical in nature. Must be capable of applying diversified knowledge and principles and practices in assigned technical areas.
• Requires a working knowledge of monitoring, utilizing, and updating automated reporting systems.
• Must possess broad knowledge of engineering operations policies and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Intermediate level skills with SharePoint or similar programs (Google Workspace, Confluence, Slack, etc.)
• Proficiency with MS Project or similar programs (Asana, Smartsheet, Trello, etc.).
• Proven ability to analyze, understand and effectively document technical data.
• Demonstrated ability to store, manipulate, and organize large numbers of files and folders using Microsoft Windows networks or other document management programs., You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition.

Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Autism
• Autoimmune disorder
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular or heart disease

• Celiac disease

• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or hard of hearing
• Depression or anxiety
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy

• Gastrointestinal disorders

• Intellectual disability
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Nervous system condition
• Psychiatric condition

This hybrid position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you feel this position aligns with your professional experience, we want to hear from you!

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