This is a developmental position with a full performance level of GS-13. As an Electrical Engineer, you will work under close supervision while performing Electrical Engineering assignments and completing training to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the job. If selection is made at a lower grade, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition.
However, promotion(s) are at the discretion of the supervisor and are not guaranteed.
As an Electrical Engineer (Developmental) some of your duties will include, but are not limited to: Performs a wide range of engineering tasks within a functional area independently or under the close direction of a senior engineer. Developmental assignments are composed of several aspects, each requiring analysis and solution, and which must be integrated for the final solution. Performs work segments of broader projects.
Prepares assigned portions of design standards, guidelines, changes or additions to existing substation applications, standards and guides. Assignments related to substations, infrastructures, systems under contract, projects, and programs are composed of several aspects, each requiring analysis and solution, and which must be integrated. Reviews and prepares segments of briefings to senior management, regulators, and HQ staff.
Assists in resolving issues affecting assigned programs/projects with support from other technical experts within or outside assigned organizations.
This position has a positive education requirement. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
***Applicants completing degree requirements within 180 days of the closing date of this announcement may apply. Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded at time of application and official transcripts are required prior to entrance on duty. ***Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This position is with Southwestern Power Administration, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $57999 – $103709/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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