This position is part of the WAPA-SNR-Sierra Nevada Region. As an Electrical Engineering (Operations & Transmission Planning ) (Operations & Transmission Planning), this is a developmental position with a full performance level of GS-13. 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.
The duties listed below are fulfilled at the Full Performance GS-13 Level; if selected at a lower grade level, duties will be modified to fit the grade: Independently creates, directs, prepares, coordinates, and reviews Operation Engineering and Planning studies.
Independently creates, directs, prepares, coordinates, and reviews planning studies (years one through ten) for the development of the Regional electric infrastructure capital projects to meet network load growth needs. Independently creates, directs, performs, coordinates, and reviews issues with Compliance personnel to maintain or improve upon satisfactorily compliance levels regarding FERC Orders and NERC Regional Entity reliability standards.
Coaches the staff in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques; provides advice on work methods, practices, and procedures; and assists staff in identifying the parameters of study solutions.
Independently creates, directs, develops, prepares, maintains, coordinates and reviews power ?ow, stability, and short circuit models to provide a consistent and accurate series of models to meet the needs of the Regional Entity and the Regional Transmission system.
Independently creates, directs, prepares, coordinates, and reviews operational planning studies (current day to one year) and reports on power system additions and modifications, necessary to ensure the power system remains adequate to meet regional needs.
You may also qualify for the GS-05/07/09/11 if you will complete all degree requirements as described above within 180 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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 Western Area Power Administration, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $57999 – $160638/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
There are 5 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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