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Operations Planning Engineer

Bonneville Power Administration

Spokane, WA · Mid

$118,204 – $157,607

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This federal engineering role focuses on real-time transmission grid operations and power system reliability for a multi-state electricity network. You'll analyze system conditions, coordinate outages, and advise dispatchers and stakeholders on grid stability and operating limits.

Our summary, not Bonneville Power Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent education and professional registration (EI, EIT, or PE)
  • One year of specialized experience in power system engineering studies, analyses, or bulk power system support
  • Experience providing engineering or operational support to real-time operations or system planning for bulk electric system reliability
  • Knowledge of electric reliability standards, guidelines, or operating procedures

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