Electronics Engineer

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Communications and Control Planning (TPMC), Transmission Communications and Grid Modeling (TPM), Transmission Planning and Asset Management (TP), Transmission Services (T), As a senior expert, you will design long-range plans for crucial fiber and microwave communication networks. You'll lead technical teams, guide regional grid safety standards, and translate complex engineering needs into clear business cases. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. You will be required to report in person to the official duty location. Conditions of Employment: After employment, this position may be subject to periodic physical examinations, as prescribed by competent medical authority and at BPA expense, if exposed to health hazards. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.