Electrical Protection Engineer – Power Systems

US Western Area Power Administration; Fort Peck (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Western Area Power Administration is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Protection) trainee to apply engineering knowledge, mathematics, and electrical engineering principles. The role advances toward independent practice with increasing responsibilities and supervised progression.

Applicants must meet basic and minimum qualifications for the grade levels to which they apply. The basic requirements cover ABET-accredited engineering degrees or equivalent combinations of education and experience,

Qualifications

• Basic requirement for 0800 series (engineering).
• Combination of education and experience accepted with licensure or tests as evidence.
• GS-05 to GS-12 progression requires increasing specialized experience in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• The position involves applying knowledge in engineering, mathematics and electrical engineering principles as a trainee.
• Advancement toward independent work as an Electrical Engineer P&N Protection.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Power systems concepts

Transmission planning

Education

Engineering degree (ABET-accredited)

Job description

US Western Area Power Administration is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Protection) trainee to apply engineering knowledge, mathematics, and electrical engineering principles. The role advances toward independent practice with increasing responsibilities and supervised progression.

Applicants must meet basic and minimum qualifications for the grade levels to which they apply. The basic requirements cover ABET-accredited engineering degrees or equivalent combinations of education and experience,