This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Power Test and Energization (TETC), Commissioning and Testing, (TET), Engineering and Technical Services (TE), Transmission (T), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in the Electrical Engineer position will serve as a an electrical engineer that independently performs a wide range of professional engineering studies and assignments within the subject-matter or functional area assigned.
As an Electrical Engineer, you will: Plan and carry out engineering studies, analyses, and calculations for the solution of problems associated with the overall planning, design, or operation of a high-voltage power generation and transmission system, applying a thorough knowledge of standard high-voltage power systems. Design, analyze, and review designs of high and low voltage electric power distribution and utilization systems.
Perform design and engineering functions for older or well-established electric power distribution and utilization systems or electrical generating equipment when new requirements or changed requirements are imposed, such as greater efficiency or closer tolerances involving substantial modification of existing equipment.
Evaluate data packages for devices or components for addition to or removal from an approved parts list when devices or components do not conform to the established design and testing specifications for such items. Conduct a variety of investigations and analyses relating to site selection and systems integration in connection with installation of systems to be installed at several facilities.
Review project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to determine practicability from a construction standpoint.
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. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".
This position is with Bonneville Power Administration, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $87887 – $140188/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
There are 4 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-23 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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