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Electrical Engineer
Bonneville Power Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Idaho Falls, ID $118K – $158K Apply by Jul 5, 2026 Electrical Engineering INTJISTJISTP EngineeringOperations
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This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Operations and Maintenance (O&M) District under one of the three Senior O&M Managers, Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the Electrical Engineer position will serve as the System Protection Control (SPC) District Engineer responsible for system integration, installation, operation and maintenance, and failure analysis for all SPC systems and equipment in the district.
What You'll Do
- →As an Electrical Engineer, you will: Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
- →Make decisions on work problems presented by subordinates or by contractors.
- →Serve as the System Protection Control (SPC) District Engineer and the technical expert for system integration, modification, redesign, troubleshooting, installation, operation and maintenance, and failure analysis for all SPC systems and equipment in the District.
- →Serve as a consultant and expert advisor on SPC systems and equipment, providing expert advice to senior colleagues and agency officials responsible for broad program operations.
- →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.
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.
- ✓This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background.
- ✓A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work.
- ✓Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
- ✓Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
Personality Fit
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