Electrical Engineer - Power Systems Security

US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeks an Electrical Engineer (GS-0850) located in the Office of Energy Infrastructure Security in Washington, DC. The incumbent will review complex bulk power systems and assess threats and vulnerabilities in electric infrastructure.

Applicants must meet education and experience requirements by the closing date, including one year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent. Volunteer work and related experience may qualify.

Qualifications

• You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of an ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, GS-0850, please visit: Electrical Engineer, 0850 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
• In addition to the education required for this position, you must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience examining complex bulk power systems, threats and vulnerabilities issues of the electric industry, and analyzing highly complex electrical networks and/or electric infrastructures.
• Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Responsibilities

Job description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeks an Electrical Engineer (GS-0850) located in the Office of Energy Infrastructure Security in Washington, DC. The incumbent will review complex bulk power systems and assess threats and vulnerabilities in electric infrastructure.

Applicants must meet education and experience requirements by the closing date, including one year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent. Volunteer work and related experience may qualify.