System Protection Control Craftsman II

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Bonneville Power Administration
• Department: Department of Energy
• Location: Redmond, Oregon
• Salary: $81.97 – $85.25/hr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-21
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-24

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Job Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Substation Ops Redmond (TFRD) organization of The Dalles District (TFD), Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the System Protection Control Craftsman II position will serve in a substation, which is normally staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

As a System Protection Control Craftsman I and II, you will: Use test equipment to determine response of energy meters, line protection relays, telemetering, switchboard indication, power system recording systems, instrument transformers, substation data networks and other power system devices used for information and control. Legacy and new technology is used for repair of substation equipment.

Follows accepted procedures to install, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment. As required, makes arrangement for equipment outages with Operations and customer utilities. Prepare data reports and keep incidental records pertinent to the tests performed. Use technical documentation for maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment. Collect, scale, and annotate power system event and fault records. Keep test equipment in good safe working order.

Under direct supervision, performs miscellaneous duties related to the maintenance of the power system. Assists in training of System Protection Control Craftsman Trainees. Performs special assignments related to System Protection Control work such as developing test programs, developing, and assembling special test circuits, performing novel tests, and developing trouble-shooting instructions. Provides advice on problems.

Requirements & Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contact

sxyoung@bpa.gov · 503-230-4018

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bonneville Power Administration, Department of Energy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $81.97 – $85.25/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-24.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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