Electrical Engineer - Power Plants & Transmission Systems

Department of Interior; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Reclamation in the Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region seeks an Electrical Engineer to provide engineering support for powerplants, pumping plants, transmission systems, and protective relaying across Grand Coulee Power Office and associated facilities.

You will support design, analysis, and compliance activities, coordinate with field teams, and prepare essential technical documentation to sustain water and power operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with ABET accreditation.
• Specialized experience and/or education as required for GS-09 level.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine engineering analyses for project segments.
• Prepare fundamental technical documentation.
• Assist with inspections to identify deficiencies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

Project coordination

AutoCAD

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

Protection relays

Job description

The Bureau of Reclamation in the Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region seeks an Electrical Engineer to provide engineering support for powerplants, pumping plants, transmission systems, and protective relaying across Grand Coulee Power Office and associated facilities.

You will support design, analysis, and compliance activities, coordinate with field teams, and prepare essential technical documentation to sustain water and power operations.