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Student Trainee (Electronics Engineering)
Bonneville Power Administration
Department of Energy
Location
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Salary
$36,409 - $53,202
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-4 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $30,286 - $39,372
Typical requirements: 1 year general experience. 2 years college or associate degree.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level trainee position at the Bonneville Power Administration involves hands-on work in electronics engineering, such as running tests, operating equipment, and assisting professionals on projects related to power transmission.
You'll split time between school and on-the-job training to build practical skills in a structured program.
It's ideal for college students pursuing engineering or technical degrees who want real-world experience in a government energy agency.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, community college, or qualifying educational institution pursuing a degree or certificate
- Completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree (equivalent to 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours)
- Meet all qualifications and eligibility by the job announcement closing date
- Perform tests using established methods and reliable equipment
- Analyze and present data according to standard procedures
- Assemble, install, and maintain instruments and equipment
- Participate in meetings and field inspections with engineers and professionals
Full Job Description
This position is part of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Transmission Student Development (TD), Transmission Services (T).
As a Student Trainee (Electronics Engineering), you will be a student trainee in the electronics engineering occupational field completes periods of pertinent formal education and periods of employment as part of a formal student employment program.
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
GS-04: To qualify, you must have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study OR an associate's degree.
(1 full academic year is equivalent to 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.) You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:
As a Student Trainee (Electronics Engineering), you will: Performs a variety of tests in accordance with established methods. Adjusts and operates test equipment of proven reliability.
Applies standardized test procedures. Analyzes and presents data in accordance with established methods. Assembles, installs, and maintains instruments and equipment.
Participates with engineers and other professionals in meetings relating to the review of engineering elements of assigned projects.
Accompanies engineers and other professionals on field inspections of in-process and completed work.
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