Interdisciplinary Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

These positions are part of the WAPA-UGPR-Upper Great Plains Region within the Transmission System Planning, Engineering, Maintenance and Construction divisions. Please refer to the Additional Information section below for more information. Applicants completing degree requirements within 120 days of 10/09/2026 may apply. Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded at time of application and official transcripts are required prior to entrance on duty.

As an Interdisciplinary Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) at the full performance level, you will: Apply engineering knowledge and judgement in the selection, interpretation, and application of relevant rules, standard procedures, or precedents. Perform engineering studies to determine system requirements, modifications, repairs, or specifications. Coordinate projects with other engineers in other disciplines and communicate technical information accurately. Coordinate technical management activities to meet deadlines for projects; ensure quality assurance of assigned projects; utilize engineering principles in the development and execution of projects. Support Project Managers by providing and managing the scope, schedule, and budget for assigned tasks. Serve as the primary technical contact for team members, stakeholders, and customers to resolve issues and coordinate changes. Manage mechanical, electrical or civil engineering and related construction standards to be used by contracted engineering firms and agencies developing and executing projects. Look at drawings, material, samples and contracts to make improvements or changes to ensure compliance with costs and regulations.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. The incumbent is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The incumbent of this position is subject to inclement weather conditions such as high temperatures, rain, sleet, snow, and extreme cold. Overtime may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays and weekends in support of related mission requirements.

Applicants completing degree requirements within 120 days of 10/09/2026 may apply. Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded at time of application and official transcripts are required prior to entrance on duty. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.