Electrical Engineer - Water & Power (Entry Level)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation in Folsom, CA is seeking an electrical engineer for a developmental position with promotion potential to GS-11.

You will perform analyses, prepare calculations and documentation, and support inspections and evaluations of electrical systems serving critical water and power infrastructure. The role emphasizes design, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and project collaboration with engineers, project managers, and contractors to enable safe

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or higher with ABET accreditation requirements.
• Combination of education and experience accepted if criteria met (EI/EIT/PE registration or FE exam, etc.).
• Transcript/documentation required to verify education qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering analyses for planning, design, operation, and maintenance of water and power infrastructure.
• Prepare calculations, technical reports, drawings, cost estimates and documentation for projects.
• Assist with inspections, condition assessments, investigations and evaluations of electrical systems; recommend corrective actions.
• Analyze equipment and system performance; troubleshoot and propose engineering solutions.

Skills

Electrical engineering analyses

Engineering calculations

Technical reports

Drawings and specifications

Cost estimates

Inspections and condition assessments

Troubleshooting

Project planning and technical reviews

Compliance and safety

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Engineering registration or licensure (EI/EIT/PE)

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation in Folsom, CA is seeking an electrical engineer for a developmental position with promotion potential to GS-11.

You will perform analyses, prepare calculations and documentation, and support inspections and evaluations of electrical systems serving critical water and power infrastructure. The role emphasizes design, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and project collaboration with engineers, project managers, and contractors to enable safe