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Grid Modeling Technical Lead Engineer
Bonneville Power Administration · Posted 64 days ago
On-site Vancouver, WA $143K – $176K Apply by Jul 22, 2026 Electrical Engineering ISTJ EngineeringMarketing
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This position is within the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Communications and Grid Modeling (TPM), System Planning (TP), Transmission Services (T). Advance your career and become BPA's lead technical authority on power system modeling. You will guide the development of grid models that ensure regional reliability and represent the agency as a top expert, influencing energy policy and shaping the integration of new technology within the Pacific Northwest.
What You'll Do
- →Shape the Future of the Northwest Power Grid Advance your career within the Bonneville Power Administration and become a critical force in ensuring the economic prosperity and environmental sustainability of the Pacific Northwest.
- →This is a unique opportunity for an internal candidate to step into the role of Grid Modeling Technical Lead Engineer, becoming the agency's ultimate authority on the models that underpin our region's reliable power supply.
- →As the Grid Modeling Technical Lead Engineer, you will have the delegated technical authority and responsibility to steer BPA's modeling efforts.
- →Your work will directly influence regional energy policy, support the integration of new technologies, and ensure the stability of the transmission system that serves millions.
- →In this role, you will: Serve as BPA's foremost technical expert and lead advisor on all aspects of power system modeling, with full authority and responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the agency's grid models.
- →Provide definitive guidance to BPA executives, federal partners, regional utilities, and regulatory bodies (including DOE, FERC, and NERC), shaping critical decisions that affect the entire Western Interconnection.
- →Represent BPA as a recognized authority at national and international conferences and on technical committees, influencing industry-wide standards and practices in power system modeling.
- →Pioneer new modeling techniques, tools, and procedures to solve complex and unprecedented challenges, ensuring BPA remains at the forefront of grid technology and reliability.
- →Perform final technical oversight and provide approval for all power system models and studies created by the grid modeling team, mentoring others and guaranteeing the integrity of the team's work.
- →Act as the primary technical liaison to neighboring utilities and regional organizations, leading collaborative efforts to build a seamless and accurate model of the interconnected power grid.
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: Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually.
- ✓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 vacancy has a positive education requirement.
- ✓In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts.
- ✓Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S.
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