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Electrical Engineer
Bonneville Power Administration · Posted 76 days ago
On-site Idaho Falls, ID $72K – $143K Apply by Jul 10, 2026 Electrical Engineering INTJISTJISTP EngineeringOperations
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This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the Electrical Engineer position will serve as a SPC field engineer maintaining equipment in the District which is essential for continuity of electrical power delivered throughout the Northwest.
What You'll Do
- →As an Electrical Engineer, you will: Work with manufacturers, BPA and other contractor resources for design, test, and integration of new and/or experimental equipment that extends the technology of the industry.
- →Investigate and resolve problems and conditions in electrical SPC systems and equipment impacting costs, efficiency, safety, and performance.
- →Conduct detailed, comprehensive engineering studies to determine cause of equipment failures.
- →Conduct test and energization of new SPC systems and equipment in the District.
- →Determines the compatibility of the new equipment with the existing, and devises an integration plan which protects the continuity of the power system.
- →Examine scheme design for conformance with accepted practice in the specialized field.
- →Investigate equipment malfunction and takes or recommends corrective action, depending on the nature of the problem and equipment involved.
- →Perform fault calculations and coordination relay settings both within BPA and to review and coordinate with adjoining utilities.
- →Provide engineering advice and services on system operation, equipment theory, and equipment problems to BPA and other utility personnel in the district as well as external utilities.
Requirements
- ✓In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire.
- ✓Answer to these questions is not scored or rated.
- ✓Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically.
- ✓You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.
- ✓Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen.
- ✓This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- ✓Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
- ✓You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.
- ✓Conditions of Employment: This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.
- ✓After employment, this position may be subject to periodic physical examinations, as prescribed by competent medical authority and at BPA expense, if exposed to health hazards.
- ✓Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
- ✓This vacancy has a positive education requirement.
- ✓Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 1f7a0a17-e05a-42eb-bf15-cac91222bb2a
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