Electrical Engineer
Develop relay settings for protection systems and reviews relay actions to determine if the protection systems work properly. Design, implement and commission major portions of, tor a completely new protection and control system for a substation. Serve as technical expert on systems protection and metering issues. Serve as Subject Matter Expert for NERC, WECC/MRO, and CIP compliance standards related to protection and control systems. You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement. In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants MUST have specialized experience at the next lower grade level to qualify. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Experience in transmission system protection (up to 500kV) and arc-flash protection (600V and below). Experience in applying NERC, WECC, and CIP reliability standards as they relate to maintenance activities in the electric utility industry. Demonstrated expertise in advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards and methods for a wide range of power systems equipment used in the electric utility industry. Knowledge of the interrelationships of design, construction and operation of facilities and their associated planning, design maintenance, repair, and construction activities. Knowledge of operation and maintenance practices associated with major electrical apparatus, protective relays, and outdoor substation equipment, metering equipment and communication systems. Served as a Project Engineer and/or demonstrated technical expertise on system protection and metering issues. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Knowledge of advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods for a wide range of power systems equipment used in the electric utility industry. Knowledge of the interrelationships of design, construction, and operation of facilities and their associated planning, design maintenance, repair, and construction activities. Knowledge of operation and maintenance practices associated with major electrical apparatus, protective relays, and outdoor substation equipment, metering equipment, and communications systems. Knowledge of the electric utility industry, electric utility maintenance practices, NERC, WECC/MRO reliability standards and CIP standards as they relate to the industry. 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.Time-in-Grade:
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meetallqualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience in transmission system protection (up to 500kV) and arc-flash protection (600V and below). Experience in applying NERC, WECC, and CIP reliability standards as they relate to maintenance activities in the electric utility industry. Demonstrated expertise in advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards and methods for a wide range of power systems equipment used in the electric utility industry. Knowledge of the interrelationships of design, construction and operation of facilities and their associated planning, design maintenance, repair, and construction activities. Knowledge of operation and maintenance practices associated with major electrical apparatus, protective relays, and outdoor substation equipment, metering equipment and communication systems. Served as a Project Engineer and/or demonstrated technical expertise on system protection and metering issues. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Knowledge of advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods for a wide range of power systems equipment used in the electric utility industry. Knowledge of the interrelationships of design, construction, and operation of facilities and their associated planning, design maintenance, repair, and construction activities. Knowledge of operation and maintenance practices associated with major electrical apparatus, protective relays, and outdoor substation equipment, metering equipment, and communications systems. Knowledge of the electric utility industry, electric utility maintenance practices, NERC, WECC/MRO reliability standards and CIP standards as they relate to the industry. 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.Time-in-Grade:
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meetallqualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
0850 Electrical Engineering - Salary Range:
$115,403 to $139,010 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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