Electrical Engineer
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Job Summary
This position is part of the Southwestern Power Administration. As a Electrical Engineer you will work under close supervision while performing assignments and completing training to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the job. This is a developmental position with the full performance level at the GS-13.
**THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO THE DUTY LOCATION LISTED IN THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.**
As an Electrical Engineer (Developmental) some of your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Completes developmental substation construction and engineering design planning inspecting scheduling drawings estimates technical specification and study assignments.
- Develop recommendations resolving assigned engineering issues with power system equipment operational maintenance and ordering. Responds to assigned inquiries.
- Prepares assigned portions of design standards guidelines changes or additions to existing substation applications standards and guides.
- Participates in power facility planning review and evaluation of Architect- Engineer (A-E) proposals for technical compliance with requirements.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance conduct or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
- In accordance with Executive Order 14170 applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short free-response essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
- Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.
- The incumbent is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow proper and standard safety procedures.
- This position requires the ability to operate a government vehicle. The incumbent must be 18 years of age and able to obtain and maintain Defensive Drivers certification and have a valid state drivers license. Defensive Drivers Training will be completed upon employment.
- Occasional travel of up to 25-30% annually is required with overnight travel possible during all or part of that time..
- Applying practical knowledge of electrical engineering concepts principles and methodology while performing routine engineering projects and
- Preparing portions of design standards guidelines changes or additions to existing substation applications standards and guides.
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SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: One (1) year of graduate-level education or Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A) See NOTE in the Education secion of this vacancy.
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A combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the position.
To qualify for the GS-9: In addition to meeting the IOR for the 0800 Series applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-7 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. This experience includes all the following:
- Applying practical knowledge of electrical engineering concepts principles and methodology to perform routine engineering projects related to power systems operations transmission planning and/or power systems reliability and
- Preparing cost estimates of projects.
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SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Two (2) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a masters degree or masters or equivalent graduate degree if related.
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A combination of education and experience as described above to successfully perform the duties of the position.
To qualify for the GS-11: In addition to meeting the IOR for the 0800 Series applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. This experience includes all the following:
- Compiling engineering design and procurement packages for original additional modifications or temporary construction of transmission lines substations and other engineering related projects.
- Performing protective relay setting development and coordination.
- Performing project coordination and developing task order design scopes of work.
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SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree if related.
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A combination of education and experience as described above to successfully perform the duties of the position.
To qualify for the GS-12:In addition to meeting the IOR for the 0800 series applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. This experience includes all the following:
- Preparing project schedules monitor project performance and preparing written documentation to describe project progress.
- Participating in all phases of electrical engineering projects from initial studies through conceptual design environmental studies budget preparation detail design and engineering drawing preparation.
- Coordinating with other utility representatives on planning and operational studies including the impacts of anticipated construction and maintenance work.
- Participating in all phases of electrical engineering projects from initial studies through conceptual design environmental studies budget preparation detail design and engineering drawing preparation.
- Conducting engineering studies or designs on transmission systems and transmission-related components and services such as power system load flows stability studies and reliability analyses.
- Providing technical support for the evaluation and implementation of transmission system interconnections.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education see the Department of Education website. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
NOTE: Superior Academic Acheivement (S.A.A.) is based on (1) class standing (2) grade-point average or (3) honor society membership.
Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college university or major subdivision such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration based on completed courses. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on their official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.
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- Applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) when applying or competing for a job due to a medical condition or to exercise religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process please contact the Agency Contact listed on this vacancy announcement.
- If selection is made at a lower grade promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
- Promotion Potential: The full performance level of this position is the GS-13.
- The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.
- This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
- Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
- 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.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is primarily sedentary and requires no special physical effort. It may require periods of walking standing bending climbing or driving a motor vehicle during field trips inspections testing and visits to construction sites industrial and other business establishments. The employee may carry light items such as books instruments and other similar materials. The work does not require any special physical effort.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily in an office setting with some trips to operating facilities. Occasionally the employee may work at HV transmission lines and substation sites involving hazards requiring special safety precautions around energized circuits and equipment. The incumbent must wear protective clothing and follow standard safety procedures.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
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