Careers at Western Area Power Administration
Western Area Power Administration has 11 open roles listed here, each read from its own careers site. The newest was posted Oct 23, 2026.
Open positions
Electrical Engineering (Operations & Transmission Planning )
Western Area Power Administration
Watertown, SD · $57,999 – $160,638
This is a developmental electrical engineering role focused on power system operations and long-term transmission planning within a federal utility authority. The position suits engineers early to mid-career who want to grow into independent responsibility for infrastructure studies, compliance work, and regional power system modeling.
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Electronics Engineer
Western Area Power Administration
2 locations · $104,502 – $160,638
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Financial Analyst
Western Area Power Administration
Huron, SD · $50,460 – $129,742
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Contract Specialist
Western Area Power Administration
Huron, SD · $89,508 – $129,742
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Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Meter & Relay) (Journeyman/CIT)
Western Area Power Administration
Elverta, CA · $58 – $96 / hour
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Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Meter & Relay) Apprentice
Western Area Power Administration
Huron, SD · $42 – $91 / hour
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High Voltage Electrician (Craftsman-in-Training)
Western Area Power Administration
Coolidge, Arizona; Page, Arizona; Phoenix, Arizona; Yuma, Arizona; Elverta, California; Keswick, California; Parker Dam, California; Tracy, California; Brush, Colorado; Craig, Colorado; Fountain, Colorado; Montrose, Colorado; Hinton, Iowa; Conrad, Montana; Fort Peck, Montana; Glendive, Montana; Havre, Montana; Miles City, Montana; Bismarck, North Dakota; Devils Lake, North Dakota; Jamestown, North Dakota; West Fargo, North Dakota; Williston, North Dakota; Gering, Nebraska; Shiprock, New Mexico; Boulder City, Nevada; Fort Thompson, South Dakota; Huron, South Dakota; Philip, South Dakota; Rapid City, South Dakota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Watertown, South Dakota; Casper, Wyoming · $56 – $77 / hour
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High Voltage Electrician (Journeyman)
Western Area Power Administration
Coolidge, Arizona; Page, Arizona; Phoenix, Arizona; Yuma, Arizona; Elverta, California; Keswick, California; Parker Dam, California; Tracy, California; Brush, Colorado; Craig, Colorado; Fountain, Colorado; Montrose, Colorado; Hinton, Iowa; Conrad, Montana; Fort Peck, Montana; Glendive, Montana; Havre, Montana; Miles City, Montana; Bismarck, North Dakota; Devils Lake, North Dakota; Jamestown, North Dakota; West Fargo, North Dakota; Williston, North Dakota; Gering, Nebraska; Shiprock, New Mexico; Boulder City, Nevada; Fort Thompson, South Dakota; Huron, South Dakota; Philip, South Dakota; Rapid City, South Dakota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Watertown, South Dakota; Casper, Wyoming · $60 – $85 / hour
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High Voltage Electrician (Apprentice)
Western Area Power Administration
Coolidge, Arizona; Page, Arizona; Phoenix, Arizona; Yuma, Arizona; Elverta, California; Keswick, California; Parker Dam, California; Tracy, California; Brush, Colorado; Craig, Colorado; Montrose, Colorado; Hinton, Iowa; Conrad, Montana; Fort Peck, Montana; Glendive, Montana; Havre, Montana; Miles City, Montana; Bismarck, North Dakota; Devils Lake, North Dakota; Jamestown, North Dakota; West Fargo, North Dakota; Williston, North Dakota; Gering, Nebraska; Shiprock, New Mexico; Boulder City, Nevada; Fort Thompson, South Dakota; Huron, South Dakota; Philip, South Dakota; Rapid City, South Dakota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Watertown, South Dakota; Casper, Wyoming · $41 – $55 / hour
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High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) Journeyman
Western Area Power Administration
Bismarck, ND · $62 – $90 / hour
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