Electrical Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Bridgeport, WA

25d

About The Position

This position is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the competitive service. The Electrical Engineer plans, reviews, implements, and coordinates testing related to the operation and maintenance of major multipurpose hydroelectric equipment, including generators, voltage regulators, and other power system elements. The role supports hydroelectric infrastructure and equipment-condition monitoring across Seattle District operating projects. The advertised grade levels are GS-11 and GS-12, with noncompetitive promotion potential to GS-12. Situational telework is available, including for emergencies and OPM-prescribed unscheduled situations.

Requirements

• Meet the basic education or education-and-experience requirements for an Electrical Engineer: an acceptable engineering degree, or a qualifying combination of education, training, and technical experience demonstrated through specified professional registration or licensure, a written engineering examination, qualifying coursework, or a related curriculum with professional engineering experience.
• For GS-11, have one year of specialized experience involving assistance with technical testing programs for electrical equipment or systems, analysis of operational or test data for performance trends, and maintenance engineering support for power generation or industrial infrastructure; or meet the stated graduate-education or combined education-and-experience alternative.
• For GS-12, have one year of specialized experience planning and executing technical testing programs related to operations and maintenance, conducting performance analyses, and providing maintenance support for large-scale power generation or hydroelectric infrastructure. Education cannot substitute for this GS-12 experience requirement.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Meet any suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• Provide transcripts if qualifying based on education; foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship and use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Perform cross-functional engineering analyses to develop testing protocols and optimize maintenance operations for heavy hydroelectric infrastructure across the District.
• Analyze operating equipment performance characteristics and identify potential trouble spots or equipment failure points.
• Serve as a technical advisor on electrical, electronic, and mechanical maintenance strategies.
• Coordinate testing of hydroelectric equipment at Seattle District operating projects, aligning work with regional hydropower evaluation programs.
• Audit preventive maintenance frameworks and recommend strategic modifications to improve equipment longevity.
• Support, develop, and implement software solutions for collecting, storing, and retrieving equipment condition-monitoring data.
• Analyze operational datasets and provide data-driven recommendations for repairs and modifications.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• Student loan repayment, advanced in-hire, relocation incentive, recruitment incentive, and/or advanced leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level