Wednesday, May 25, 2011

BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION ENTRY LEVEL FEDERAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECENT ENGINEERING GRADS $44k - $55k to start!

The Bonneville Power Administration is a unique federal electric utility within the U.S. Department of Energy. In business for over 70 years, we provide one-third of the electricity emissions-free hydroelectricity and wind generation in the Pacific Northwest.

Locations: North Bend/Goshen/Eugene, Oregon

The first cutoff date for application was May 20th, but we need more applicants!

Please apply as soon as possible for consideration. http://jobs.bpa.gov/Job_Search/

HOW TO APPLY: Visit www.jobs.bpa.gov to find the job posting and instructions on how to apply. There are multiple job postings with the same job titles, please submit a separate job application to each job posting. Remember, the more information the better when putting together a federal job application!

WHAT: North Bend, Oregon or Goshen, Oregon--- these jobs are not desk jobs. You are out working in the substations, microwave sites, integrating new equipment, diagnosing and solving complex problems, working directly with our customers, and keeping the lights on.

WHY: The Bonneville Power Administration is upgrading the power system with numerous replacement and improvement projects.

YOU: We are looking for adventurous self-motivated engineers seeking a challenging field position with an interest in gaining valuable experience by working on a federal hydro system project in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!

CULTURE: You will work with other professionals that live and breathe our “keeping the lights on” mantra.

More details about the job…..

The Electrical/Electronics Engineer selected for the opportunity in Goshen, OR (Eugene OR) will provide engineering support for installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and failure analysis of Power System Control equipment (SCADA, microwave radio, computer networks, telephone systems, telemetry, VHF mobile radio, fiber optics, and communication batteries); including District/System integration (e.g.: modification, redesign, etc); and participates in planning, organizing, and directing activities of Power System Control Engineers and Craftsmen.

Heather Bain – Recruiter
503-230-5305
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