Electrical Engineer (Protection) GS-0850-12/13
This position is part of the WAPA-DSW-Desert Southwest, Department of Energy. As a Electrical Engineer (Protection), at full performance level of a GS-13, you will have the responsibility for electrical engineering associated with power system protection, equipment and facilities and providing highly specialized engineering and overall technical leadership within the Maintenance Office for projects and activities.
As a Electrical Engineer (Protection), GS-12, you will:
- Develop relay settings for the system protection systems in the Region and review relay actions to determine if the protection systems work properly.
- Develop test and trouble-shooting procedures for protection equipment for use by craftsmen. For complex tests or trouble-shooting provide technical support to craftsmen at site.
- Design (or review designs of others), implement and commission major portions of, or a completely new protection and control system for a substation.
- Identify the testing/inspection/repair of malfunctions equipment. Recommend changes to equipment or system to prevent future failures or to improve the system.
- As a Electrical Engineer (Protection), GS-13, you will: Develop relay settings for the system protection systems in the Region and review relay actions to determine if the protection systems work properly.
- Oversee testing/inspection/repair of malfunctions equipment. Recommend changes to equipment or system to prevent future failures or to improve the system.
- Plan the work, prepare the schedule and budget, plan for materials, coordinate with others tests and documents the job. Provide on-site technical oversight of the work and/or guidance to other employees.
- Work closely with Maintenance employees and the Region's Compliance Manager to coordinate, implement, and assure Maintenance Engineering staff remains compliant with NERC, WECC, MRO and CIP reliability standards.