Electrical Engineer

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) • Washington, DC • 2h ago

Summary 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 Engenieer position is located in the Office Electric Reliability. For more information visit: Office of Electric Reliability (OER) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Responsibilities As an Electrical Engineer, some of your typical work assignments may include: Leading and conducting highly complex engineering studies and analyses of bulk power system reliability, including evaluation of system disturbances, power system operations, and emerging technical risks, to develop authoritative findings that inform Commission decisions and national energy reliability policy. Analyzing bulk power system disturbances and systemic reliability issues to determine root causes, assess risks, and develop evidence-based recommendations that resolve complex problems with significant operational and regulatory implications. Evaluating, developing, and providing recommendations on electric reliability standards, regulatory policies, and compliance frameworks, ensuring technical soundness, enforceability, and alignment with statutory and industry requirements. Developing forward-looking strategies, rulemakings, and policy recommendations to address emerging reliability challenges, improve bulk power system performance, and guide Commission decision-making on issues with national and industry-wide impact. Serving as a principal technical advisor and representative, delivering briefings and recommendations to senior leadership, Commissioners, and external stakeholders, and influencing regulatory, interagency, and industry decisions related to electric system reliability. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. You must provide your SF-50 (see Required Documents section). A one-year probationary period may be required. A background investigation is required. This is a bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421). Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service. This position has an education requirement you must submit transcripts. Relocation expenses will not be paid. If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities. Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You must meet qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Qualifications To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of an Electrical Engineer, GS-0850, please visit: Electrical Engineer, 0850 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In addition to the education required for this position, you must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience demonstrating expert knowledge of power systems engineering and electric reliability, including conducting advanced analyses of bulk power systems, evaluating or developing reliability standards or regulatory policies, and providing authoritative technical advice to senior leadership on complex energy reliability issues with national or industry-wide impact. 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. Education 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.

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