Hydro Power Systems Electrical Engineer (Protection & Control)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior seeks an expert Electrical Engineer in Lakewood, CO, within the Bureau of Reclamation. The role focuses on power systems analysis, protection coordination, and hydroelectric facility reliability, including relay settings and studies.

You will supervise and mentor staff, prepare technical reports, and ensure compliance with NERC/WECC standards. A Professional Engineer license is required and a 1-year probationary period applies, with telework possible by supervisor

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required; PE license strongly preferred.
• Experience leading protection studies for hydroelectric or transmission systems.
• Ability to produce technical reports and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering studies for hydropower, substations and transmission systems.
• Develop and maintain protection schemes and relay settings.
• Perform short-circuit, coordination, arc flash studies; ensure compliance with NERC/WECC standards.
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to engineering standards and procedures.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems analysis

Protective relay coordination

Short-circuit analysis

Mentoring / teaching

Technical leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior seeks an expert Electrical Engineer in Lakewood, CO, within the Bureau of Reclamation. The role focuses on power systems analysis, protection coordination, and hydroelectric facility reliability, including relay settings and studies.

You will supervise and mentor staff, prepare technical reports, and ensure compliance with NERC/WECC standards. A Professional Engineer license is required and a 1-year probationary period applies, with telework possible by supervisor