Electrical Engineer

Bureau of Reclamation; Hungry Horse (MT); Remote; USD 100,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Reclamation in the United States is seeking an Electrical Engineer for the Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region, located at the Grand Coulee Power Office and associated offices. You will provide electrical engineering support for powerplants, pumping plants, transmission systems, and control systems, with opportunities for growth and field exposure.

The role includes leading analyses, planning inspections, mentoring staff, contract oversight, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Mandatory education requirement; submit transcripts to support education claims.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering analyses and coordinate design, modeling, and troubleshooting for complex electrical systems and projects across locations.
• Develop and review project plans, guidelines, and technical documentation; present findings at meetings and briefings.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct facility inspections, assess deficiencies, estimate repairs, and document results.
• Mentor engineers and technicians; provide technical reviews and ensure QA processes are followed.
• Manage project plans, oversee contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable power and water services.

Skills

Power systems

Protective relaying

Engineering analysis

Field inspections

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

You will serve as an Electrical Engineer for the Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region, located at the Grand Coulee Power Office and associated operating offices. You will provide electrical engineering support for powerplants, pumping plants, transmission systems, industrial control systems, protective relaying systems, and other complex water and power facilities.

Key Responsibilities

This is a developmental position with promotion potential to the GS-12 level. At lower grade levels, assignments are performed under close supervision and involve less complex work. As experience is gained, the employee will perform progressively more difficult assignments with increasing independence and responsibility until the full performance level is reached.

Lead engineering analyses and coordinate technical planning, design, modeling, and troubleshooting for complex electrical systems and projects across multiple locations. Develop and review project job plans, guidelines, and technical documentation; present findings at meetings and briefings. Plan, schedule, and conduct facility inspections, assessments, and investigations; identify deficiencies, estimate repairs, and document results.

Mentor and guide engineers and technicians, provide technical reviews, and ensure quality assurance processes are followed. Manage project plans, oversee contract administration, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver reliable power and water services. Physical Demands: The work is typically performed in an office setting with no special physical demands.

However, work may also be performed in the field which involves periods of moving about worksites, bending, climbing, or driving motor vehicles to worksites. The work regularly combines both office and field assignments. Field work requires physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, or recurring and considerable walking, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, and climbing such as in regular and periodic construction activities and field inspections.

Work may also include frequent lifting of moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds. Field assignments may involve driving motor vehicles to work sites in remote locations requiring overnight stays. Work Environment: The work is usually performed in an office setting. However, work time may also be spent periodically visiting field sites.

Field site visits are typically performed in either an outdoor setting subject to weather changes, diverse terrain, and safety hazards associated with working around complex features and/or construction, or an industrial setting subject to noise, fumes, and moving machinery. Both settings may require the use of personal protective equipment. The work may also involve some overnight travel for training, meetings, and site visits.

Safety precautions and protocols are observed at all times and the incumbent complies with safety instructions and regulations and ensures individual and others' safety by promptly reporting unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and accidents to the supervisor.

The work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks, discomforts, and unpleasantness such as: high noise levels, infectious materials, or toxic or irritating chemicals; travel in safety approved small aircraft and watercraft; high winds and low or high temperatures; infestation of dangerous reptiles or poisonous plants, snakes, or insects; adverse weather conditions; noxious fumes; flammable liquids; or radiation.

The work involves performing tasks in close proximity to rotating heavy mechanical and electrical machinery and may involve working within confined spaces for extensive periods of time. Special safety precautions such as protective clothing and gear are necessary.

Safety precautions and protocols are observed at all times and the incumbent complies with safety instructions and regulations and ensures individual and others' safety by promptly reporting unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and accidents to the supervisor.

Requirements & Education

This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.

Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $99954 – $127443/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-01-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

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