Interior Designer.

Bonneville Power Administration; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bonneville Power Administration seeks a dedicated Interior Designer and Project Manager to shape workspaces that support BPA's mission of reliable power across the Pacific Northwest. You will lead complex interior design projects, coordinating architects, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver spaces that meet regulatory and performance goals.

You will serve as a trusted advisor, translating client needs into actionable project requirements, overseeing budgets, schedules, and contractor

Qualifications

• 1 year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
• Experience assisting with project management of commercial interior design projects, including scope, schedules, and budgets under guidance of a senior PM.
• Experience applying building codes and design principles to produce technical drawings and specifications, and monitoring contractor performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design and space planning projects from concept to completion with ownership of scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Spearhead multi-disciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration between architects, engineers, and partners to deliver strategic results.
• Serve as key liaison with clients, translating needs into project requirements and defining paths to successful outcomes.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor, evaluating long-term impacts of facility changes and guiding major capital investments.
• Develop innovative design solutions that meet regulatory and technical requirements, supporting sustainability and reliability of BPA facilities.
• Drive project success by proactively removing obstacles and empowering teams to deliver results on time.
• Provide expert oversight of contractor activities, ensuring quality, timelines, and responsible use of funds.
• Represent BPA as SME on interior design and space planning to staff, leadership, and external partners.

Skills

Project management

Interior design coordination

Job description

Duties

Design with Purpose: Shape the Future of Pacific Northwest Energy

At the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), our mission is to provide an adequate, efficient, and reliable power supply to the Pacific Northwest. We operate and maintain three-fourths of the region's high-voltage transmission, delivering clean, renewable hydropower to millions of people. Our work depends on state-of-the-art facilities and a world-class team.

As our next Interior Designer and Project Manager, you won't just be designing spaces—you'll be creating the foundational environments that empower our teams and sustain the critical infrastructure our region depends on. This is an opportunity to use your full range of design and leadership skills to make a tangible impact on the future of energy.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead a variety of interior design and space planning projects from concept to completion, taking full ownership of project scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Spearhead multi-disciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration between architects, engineers, and other partners to deliver strategic and impactful results.
• Serve as the key liaison with clients and customers, translating their needs into clear project requirements and defining the path to successful outcomes.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor, evaluating the long-term impacts of facility modifications and providing recommendations that shape major capital investment decisions.
• Develop innovative design solutions that meet complex regulatory and technical requirements, directly supporting the long-term sustainability and reliability of BPA's facilities.
• Drive project success by proactively identifying and removing obstacles, empowering your team to deliver exceptional results and complete projects efficiently.
• Provide expert oversight of contractor activities, ensuring high-quality work, adherence to timelines, and responsible stewardship of project funds.
• Represent the organization as a subject matter expert on interior design and space planning, providing guidance and technical expertise to BPA staff, leadership, and external partners.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.

When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.

Key Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.
• This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

experience: 1) assisting with the project management of commercial interior design projects by contributing to project scope development, monitoring schedules, and tracking budgets under the guidance of a senior project manager; and 2) applying building codes and design principles to produce technical drawings and specifications, and monitoring contractor performance.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.

EEO Policy

Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement.

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Veterans Information

Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Selective Service Registration

Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.

We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.