Architect

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a talented Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the transmission capital program, providing engineering and technical services for Transmission's capital and sustain (expense) programs.

As an Architect, you will:

· Provide architectural and technical support for BPA's capital and sustain (expense) Energy Delivery and Non-Energy Delivery facility programs in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Northern California.

· Act as the Project Engineer (PE) providing authoritative advice, counsel, and guidance, providing technical support, direction, and oversight of projects from the preliminary planning and programming stages through scoping, design, construction, equipment installation, inspection and final project commissioning stages.

· Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing technical guidance, direction, and oversight to BPA staff assigned to assist in project activities.

· Act as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) working with procurement to procure AE professional services. COR is responsible for creating the Statement of Work (SOW), monitoring performance and compliance with the professional services contract to ensure that BPA receives goods or services that conform to the technical requirements as set forth in the contract.

REQUIREMENTS: Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

· This employer participates in the e-Verify program.

· Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

· Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.

· May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

· This position does not support remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 3 days per pay period

· Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

· This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS: Basic Requirements:

Degree: architecture; or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.

-OR

Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following:

See the entire qualification requirements within the vacancy announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Applying a wide range of architectural concepts, principles, and methods applicable to 1) scope, plan, design, review AE design submittals, and layout architectural and engineering components for a construction project that include building envelope technologies, building structural systems, interior and exterior finishes, or other architectural systems and 2) to identify problems and generate recommendations for solution on assigned projects.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

EDUCATION:

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

To apply for this position, you provide a complete application package.

(See Required Documents section on application).

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.

To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $93,543.00 - $121,601.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Profit sharing
• Semiannual bonus
• Yearly bonus

Experience level:

• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Revit: 2 years (Preferred)
• contracting officer: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Vancouver, WA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vancouver, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person