ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This ELECTRICAL ENGINEER position is located in the Office of Energy Infrastructure Security. For more information visit: Office of Energy Infrastructure Security (OEIS) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience examining complex bulk power systems, threats and vulnerabilities issues of the electric industry, and analyzing highly complex electrical networks and/or electric infrastructures. 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 "Duties" section, specialized experience statement, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. As an ELECTRICAL ENGINEER some of your typical work assignments include: Analyzing complex electric utility planning and operations of electric power generation, electric transmission system, power system reliability, and the electric power industry. Using engineering modeling software programs such as: PSLF, PSS/E, PowerWorld and other types of engineering modeling software during their analysis. Developing and applying custom analytic tools and scripts, including Python-based code. Developing and applying custom analytic tools and scripts, including Python-based code. Preparing written documentation to effectively defend and present findings and recommendations that are clear and concise to all staff levels. Providing expert level briefings at all staff levels of the government and industry. Participating in multi-disciplinary teams to perform analysis and modeling of electric utilities operations facilities and interpret the results accurately to all staff levels. Security clearance required: Sensitive Compartmented Information

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. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.