Electronics Engineer Power System Control-Field Engineer
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)
Application
Details
Posted: 19-Oct-24
Location: Numerous, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: $69,946 - $100,951 per year
Categories:
Electronics - Control Systems
Electronics Engineering
Years of Experience:
Less than 2
Additional Information:
6 openings available.
Internal Number: 814249300
We have a unique vacancy with our District of Transmission Field Services. A successful candidate in the Power Systems and Control (PSC) Field Engineer position is responsible for implementing field operations, and maintenance and construction activities. Resources are shared to achieve goals, and staff works with customer account teams.
JOB TITLE:Electronics Engineer – Power System Control (PSC) Field Engineer, GS-0855-7/9/11/12 (TF).
LOCATION: Multiple locations – Malin, OR, Redmond, OR, The Dalles, OR, Umatilla, OR, East Wenatchee, WA, Grand Coulee, WA, Olympia, WA, Pasco, WA
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
GS-07: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-05): Applying professional knowledge of standard electronics engineering concepts, principles, methods, and practices to (1) Assist in the design, troubleshooting, or maintenance of electronic equipment or systems and (2) use foundational knowledge to perform basic drafting using a series of related detailed steps or processes in carrying out specific or limited work assignment to be reviewed by a higher graded Engineer.
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with completed graduate education.
GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-07): Specialized experience is defined as: Applying professional knowledge of electronics engineering concepts, principles and practical knowledge of conventional methodology to (1) Independently apply electronic engineering principles to design, testing, troubleshooting, integration, or maintenance of electronic equipment or systems and (2) perform routine drafting for projects that are of limited phases or segments of a utility system or to assist higher graded Engineers with more complex projects.
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or master's, or equivalent graduate degree; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. -OR-
Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first year of full-time study may be credited).
The Bonneville Power Administration has been powering people and careers for over 85 years. We are a non-profit federal agency that provides clean, emissions-free electricity to the Pacific Northwest and maintains a high voltage transmission system to deliver that electricity. We are a leader in sustainability and environmental stewardship, promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, the smart grid, fish and wildlife protection and initiatives to address climate change. We are a visionary and innovative agency that values diversity and creativity and encourages continuous learning. We are located throughout the Pacific Northwest with opportunities in cities, smaller communities and rural areas. You can learn more about BPA at www.bpa.gov.
