Electrical Engineer

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! This Electrical Engineering position is located in the Office of Energy Infrastructure Security. For more information visit:  OEIS

This position has an education requirement and therefore, transcripts are required. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration.

This position is located in the Office of Energy Infrastructure Security. The Office provides leadership, expertise, and assistance to the Commission in identifying, communicating, and seeking comprehensive solutions to significant potential cyber and physical security risks to the energy infrastructure under the Commission’s jurisdiction. The Office will both formulate and make recommendations for Commission action and undertake collaborative engagement with other federal and state agencies and the energy industry to work to identify and communicate risks and vulnerabilities to this nation’s energy infrastructure and assist with the development of collaborative mitigation actions to minimize such risks.

As an Electrical Engineer some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Analyzing complex electric utility planning and operations of electric power generation, electric transmission system, power system reliability, and the electric power industry. Using engineering modeling software programs such as: PSLF, PSS/E, PowerWorld and other types of engineering modeling software during their analysis.
• Preparing written documentation to effectively defend and present findings and recommendations that are clear and concise to all staff levels.
• Providing expert level briefings at all staff levels of the government and industry.
• Participating in multi-disciplinary teams to perform analysis and modeling of electric utilities operations facilities and interpreting the results accurately to all staff levels.

To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of an Electrical Engineer, GS-850, please visit:  Electrical Engineer

In addition to the education required for this position, you must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as:  experience examining complex bulk power systems, threats and vulnerabilities issues of the electric industry, and analyzing highly complex electrical networks and/or electric infrastructures. 

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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 any volunteer experience.

Please do not cut and paste  the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.