Power Systems Engineer – Relays & Studies (Lakewood, CO)

Bureau of Reclamation; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking an Electrical Engineer in the Denver/Lakewood, Colorado area to perform advanced power systems analysis and protective relay work. This position requires a Professional Engineer licensure or Engineer Intern credentials and a strong background in protective relay settings, arc flash analysis, and load-flow studies.

Applicants should have an ABET-accredited engineering degree and relevant professional experience.

Qualifications

• A. Degree: Engineering with ABET accreditation or equivalent.
• B. Combination of education and experience with solid engineering fundamentals.
• 1. Professional registration/licensure as Engineer Intern, EIT, or PE.
• 2. FE exam or equivalent registration steps may apply.
• 3. 60 semester hours of physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences.
• 4. Related curricula may be accepted with relevant professional experience.
• To qualify at GS-13, one year of specialized experience in power systems analysis and protective equipment settings is required.
• Volunteer experience is creditable toward qualifying experience.

Skills

Protective relay settings

Arc flash analysis

Power plant equipment recommendations

Power system analysis (load flow)

Dynamic studies

Fault current studies

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional registration/licensure (PE/EI/EIT)

Job description

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking an Electrical Engineer in the Denver/Lakewood, Colorado area to perform advanced power systems analysis and protective relay work. This position requires a Professional Engineer licensure or Engineer Intern credentials and a strong background in protective relay settings, arc flash analysis, and load-flow studies.

Applicants should have an ABET-accredited engineering degree and relevant professional experience.