Western Area Power Administration (2026)

26/10/2026

⏰ Friday Deadline – Don’t Wait to Power Up Your Career! ⏰
WAPA is hiring | Financial Analysts

📅 Closes Friday, October 30 | 📍 Folsom, CA; Lakewood, CO; Montrose, CO; Billings, MT; Huron, SD; Watertown, SD; and Salt Lake City, UT

Multiple positions, multiple locations. This is your chance to bring financial expertise to a mission-driven federal utility. Don't miss the boat!

🧮 Also closing soon – apply by Tuesday, November 3:
🔌Electronics Engineers – 6 locations; public & competitive-service postings available
🔌 Electrical Engineering (Operations & Transmission Planning) – Folsom, CA; Billings, MT; and Watertown, SD

These engineering postings close NEXT TUESDAY. Hurry up and apply now!

WHY WAPA?
✅ Mission that matters: Your work keeps power flowing to communities across the West and Great Plains.
✅ Real-world impact: Support the financial and engineering backbone behind the substations, transmission lines, and grid infrastructure that millions rely on.
✅ Career growth: WAPA invests in your professional development, from entry-level to senior roles.
✅ Competitive pay & stability: Federal benefits with salaries ranging from $50,460 to $160,638 depending on position and grade.

Join us in powering communities. At WAPA, you'll serve like your lights depend on it.

https://wapa.usajobs.gov/search/results?a=DNWP&s=relevance&sd=asc&p=1

20/10/2026

⏰ Closing soon – apply by Thursday! ⏰

WAPA is hiring | Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic, Meter & Relay (Foreman II)

📅 Closes Thursday, October 22 | 📍 Coolidge & Phoenix, AZ + Boulder City, NV locations

This is a leadership-level craft role, and the clock is ticking. Don't miss your shot to join WAPA's transmission system Maintenance team.

🔌 We’re also hiring for craft openings across the West and Great Plains:
⚡ High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) Journeyman – Yuma, 20 locations
⚡ High Voltage Electrician Lineman (Apprentice) – 21 locations
⚡ High Voltage Electrician (Apprentice) – 32 locations
⚡ High Voltage Electrician (Journeyman) – 33 locations
⚡ High Voltage Electrician (Craftsman-in-Training) – 33 locations
🔧 Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Meter & Relay) Apprentice – 15 locations
🔧 Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Meter & Relay) Journeyman/CIT – 13 locations

The Foreman II posting closes THURSDAY. Apply now before it's gone. Our other craft openings are open-continuous announcements, so applying early gives you the best shot at the first referral window.

WHY WAPA?
✅ Mission that matters: Your work keeps power flowing to communities across the West and Great Plains.
✅ Real-world impact: Build, maintain, and troubleshoot the substations, transmission lines, and relay systems behind critical infrastructure.
✅ Career growth: From apprentice to journeyman to foreman, WAPA invests in your trade at every level.
✅ Competitive pay & stability: Federal benefits with starting pay up to $88.91/hour.

Join us in powering communities. At WAPA, you’ll serve like your lights depend on it.

Apply here: https://wapa.usajobs.gov/search/results?a=DNWP&s=relevance&sd=asc&p=1

14/09/2026

Looking for your next career opportunity? WAPA is hiring across the West and Great Plains.

Explore all current WAPA opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gzGzTgTi

Current openings include:
⚡ Power System Dispatcher (Technical Writer) | 📅 Apply by September 14, 2026
⚡ Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Foreman II) | 📅 Apply by September 15, 2026
⚡ Financial Program Analyst | 📅 Apply by September 17, 2026
⚡ Power Systems Operations Advisor | 📅 Apply by September 17, 2026
⚡ Archeologist | 📅 Apply by September 18, 2026
⚡ Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist | 📅 Apply by September 18, 2026
⚡ Electrical Engineer (Power System Real Time) | 📅 Apply by September 21, 2026
⚡ Information Technology Specialist (APPSW/SYSADMIN) | 📅 Apply by September 21, 2026
⚡ Supervisory Accountant | 📅 Apply by September 21, 2026
⚡ Public Utilities Specialist (Rates) | 📅 Apply by September 22, 2026
⚡ Facility Operations Specialist | 📅 Apply by September 24, 2026
⚡ Interdisciplinary Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) | 📅 Apply by October 09, 2026
⚡ Interdisciplinary Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) | 📅 Apply by October 09, 2026
⚡ High Voltage Electrician (Apprentice) | 📅 Apply by November 27, 2026
⚡ High Voltage Electrician (Journeyman) | 📅 Apply by November 27, 2026
⚡ High Voltage Electrician (Craftsman-in-Training) | 📅 Apply by November 27, 2026
⚡ High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) Journeyman | 📅 Apply by February 17, 2027
⚡ High Voltage Electrician Lineman (Apprentice) | 📅 Apply by February 17, 2027

Whether your expertise is in the field, the control and communications systems behind the grid, engineering, business operations or leadership, there may be a place for you at WAPA.

Find the opportunity that fits your experience and apply through USAJOBS.

14/09/2026

Help power the West and Great Plains. WAPA is hiring civil, mechanical and electrical engineers to support the planning, design, construction and maintenance of critical transmission infrastructure across our Upper Great Plains region.

We have 12 vacancies in:
📍 Billings and Fort Peck, Montana
📍 Bismarck, North Dakota
📍 Huron and Watertown, South Dakota

Two announcements are available based on eligibility: Apply by Oct. 9, 2026.

🔹 Open to the public (GS-5–12): https://wapa.usajobs.gov/job/884118600
🔹 Federal employees and other eligible hiring paths (GS-9–12): https://wapa.usajobs.gov/job/884119800

Applicants completing qualifying degree requirements within 120 days of Oct. 9 may also apply.

These permanent, full-time positions offer opportunities from entry level through experienced professionals, with career progression to the GS-12 level.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
In this position, you’ll apply your engineering expertise to support WAPA’s high-voltage transmission system, with work involving the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of transmission facilities. These positions offer opportunities for engineers at different stages of their careers, with promotion potential to the GS-12 level.

WHY WAPA?
At WAPA, your work makes a difference. Our employees maintain and operate a critical part of the nation’s electric grid, delivering reliable, cost-based hydropower to communities across the West and Great Plains. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, take on meaningful technical challenges and build a career in public service.

Ready to put your engineering skills to work on infrastructure that millions of people depend on? Apply today.

📅 Apply by Oct. 9, 2026. | https://wapa.usajobs.gov/job/884119800 | https://wapa.usajobs.gov/job/884118600

Join us in helping power communities across the West and Great Plains - at WAPA, we serve like your lights depend on it.

28/08/2026

WAPA is hiring | General Counsel and Senior Vice President (SES) – https://wapa.usajobs.gov/job/882162000 | Lakewood, Colorado

📅 Apply by Tuesday, September 8

Help shape the legal strategy behind one of the nation’s largest federal power marketing administrations.

Western Area Power Administration is seeking an accomplished legal executive to serve as our General Counsel and Senior Vice President. As a key member of WAPA’s senior leadership team, this executive will lead the organization’s legal services and provide strategic counsel supporting our mission to market and transmit federal hydropower across a 15-state region.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

⚖️ Serve as WAPA’s senior legal advisor on wholesale electricity, legislative, regulatory and policy matters

💡 Provide strategic legal counsel to WAPA executives on complex issues affecting our mission and operations

🏛️ Lead WAPA’s full-service legal organization, overseeing legal work ranging from power marketing and transmission to contracts, property, personnel, labor relations and ethics

👥 Lead and develop attorneys and legal leaders across the organization

🤝 Represent WAPA’s legal interests with federal agencies, utilities, public bodies and other key partners

WHY WAPA?

⚡ Make a meaningful impact through public service supporting reliable power and critical energy infrastructure

🏛️ Join the federal Senior Executive Service and help guide decisions affecting an organization serving more than 680 utility customers

📈 Lead at the intersection of law, energy and public service while working alongside WAPA’s senior executives

💼 Receive comprehensive federal benefits and retirement programs

Ready to bring your legal and executive leadership experience to WAPA?

📅 Apply by Tuesday, September 8 : https://wapa.usajobs.gov/job/882162000

Join us in helping power communities across the West and Great Plains - at WAPA, we serve like your lights depend on it.

13/08/2026

WAPA is hiring | Contract Specialists (GS-13) | Multiple locations – https://wapa.usajobs.gov/job/880189700

📅 Apply by Friday, Aug. 28📢 | Many vacancies available

Great contracting is about more than completing an acquisition. At WAPA, our Contract Specialists help secure the supplies, services, technology and expertise needed to operate and maintain a critical part of the nation’s electric power system.

WAPA is seeking experienced Contract Specialists to manage complex acquisitions from initial requirements through contract closeout, supporting work across our organization and mission.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

⚡ Manage pre- and post-award activities for complex supply, service, IT, construction and Architect-Engineer contracts and interagency agreements
⚡ Analyze contractor proposals and support competitive source selections
⚡ Develop solicitations, determinations and findings, and other acquisition documentation
⚡ Negotiate and resolve complex contract issues, claims and disputes
⚡ Exercise Contracting Officer authority and provide guidance to Contracting Officer Representatives
⚡ Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to other contracting professionals

WHY WAPA?

✅ Meaningful public service
✅ Diverse, complex acquisition work supporting critical energy infrastructure
✅ Opportunities to apply your expertise with a high degree of independence and responsibility
✅ Federal benefits and retirement
✅ Work that directly supports reliable power delivery across the West and Great Plains

Don’t wait: Position closes Friday, Aug. 28 → https://wapa.usajobs.gov/job/880189700

Join us in helping power communities across the West and Great Plains – at WAPA, we serve like your lights depend on it.

12/08/2026

Looking for your next career opportunity?

Western Area Power Administration is hiring across the West and Great Plains.

From keeping critical power system equipment operating in the field to engineering, finance, contracting and power marketing, our employees bring a wide range of expertise to WAPA’s mission of delivering reliable, cost-based hydropower and transmission to communities across the region.

Explore all current WAPA opportunities: https://wapa.usajobs.gov/search/results

Current openings include:

⚡ Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (EEC) – Journeyman & Craftsman-in-Training | Multiple locations across WAPA’s service territory

⚡ Electronics Engineer | Loveland, CO; Billings and Fort Peck, MT; Bismarck, ND; Huron and Watertown, SD

⚡ Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Protection & Communication) – Craftsman-in-Training | Elverta, Folsom, Keswick and Tracy, CA

⚡ Telecommunications Engineer | Lakewood, CO

⚡ Electrical Engineer (Maintenance) | Phoenix and Yuma, AZ; Folsom, CA; Loveland and Montrose, CO; Gering, NE; Boulder City, NV; Casper and Cody, WY

⚡ Electrical Engineer (Operations & Transmission Planning) | Folsom, CA; Loveland, CO; Billings, MT; Watertown, SD

⚡ Accountant | Folsom, CA; Lakewood and Montrose, CO; Billings, MT; Huron and Watertown, SD; Salt Lake City, UT

⚡ Accountant – Rocky Mountain Region | Lakewood and Loveland, CO

⚡ Electrical Equipment Repairer (Converter Technician) | Miles City, MT

⚡ Program Manager (Power Marketing) | Loveland, CO; Billings, MT; Watertown, SD

⚡ Contract Specialist | Multiple WAPA locations

Whether your expertise is in the field, the control and communications systems behind the grid, engineering, business operations or leadership, there may be a place for you at WAPA.

Find the opportunity that fits your experience and apply through USAJOBS.

23/06/2026

WAPA is hiring | Civil Engineers (GS-11/12/13) | Lakewood, CO – https://wapa.usajobs.gov/job/873825600

📅 Apply by Tuesday, July 7
📢 Multiple vacancies: 3 positions available

The infrastructure that delivers reliable hydropower doesn’t happen by accident. Behind every transmission line, substation, communication tower, and power facility is a team of engineers helping design, maintain, and strengthen the systems that serve millions of people across the West and Great Plains.

WAPA is seeking Civil Engineers to support the planning, design, review, and coordination of projects involving transmission lines, substations, buildings, foundations, and other critical power system infrastructure.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

⚡ Prepare and review engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
⚡ Support structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, site development, and foundation design projects
⚡ Analyze structures and foundations for transmission and power system facilities
⚡ Review technical documents and contractor submittals for compliance with engineering requirements
⚡ Help maintain and improve infrastructure that supports reliable power delivery across 15 states

WHY WAPA?

✅ Meaningful public service
✅ Diverse work supporting critical energy infrastructure
✅ Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
✅ Federal benefits and retirement
✅ Work that directly supports reliable power delivery across the West and Great Plains

Don’t wait: Position closes Tuesday, July 7 → https://wapa.usajobs.gov/job/873825600

Join us in helping power communities across the West and Great Plains – at WAPA, we serve like your lights depend on it.

29/05/2026

WAPA is hiring | Realty Specialist (GS-9/11/12) – https://www.usajobs.gov/job/870950700

📅 Apply by Thursday, June 11

Behind every transmission line, substation expansion, and infrastructure project is a team working to secure the land rights and partnerships that make it possible.

WAPA is seeking Realty Specialists to support the acquisition and management of land and land rights required to operate, maintain, and expand critical energy infrastructure across the West and the Great Plains.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

⚡ Acquire land rights and access for transmission and power projects
⚡ Work with private landowners, Tribes, local governments, and federal agencies
⚡ Coordinate title research, surveys, environmental reviews, and permitting activities
⚡ Negotiate easements, leases, licenses, and other real estate agreements
⚡ Support infrastructure projects that help deliver reliable power across 15 states

WHY WAPA?

✅ Meaningful public service
✅ Diverse work combining real estate, project management, and stakeholder engagement
✅ Opportunities for career growth and advancement
✅ Federal benefits and retirement
✅ Work that directly supports critical energy infrastructure

Don’t wait: Position closes Thursday, June 11 → https://www.usajobs.gov/job/870950700

Join us in helping power communities across the West and Great Plains - at WAPA, we serve like your lights depend on it.

11/05/2026

WAPA is hiring | Interdisciplinary Engineer (GS-12/13) – Two Vacancies | Lakewood, CO/ Salt Lake City, UT → https://www.usajobs.gov/job/868739100

📅 Apply by Tuesday, May 26

Western Area Power Administration is looking for an engineer to support the telecommunications and integrated control systems that help keep power operations connected across our service territory. This position supports major systems such as digital microwave radio, fiber optics, satellite communications, mobile radio, telephony and telemetry. This behind-the-scenes infrastructure helps WAPA operate safely and reliably.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

⚡ Plan and design telecommunications systems for power operations
⚡ Support microwave, mobile radio, fiber optic and telephony systems
⚡ Analyze technical challenges and recommend system improvements
⚡ Support WAPA’s radio spectrum program
⚡ Coordinate with federal agencies, contractors, suppliers and technical teams

WHY WAPA?

✅ Mission that matters
✅ Work that supports critical infrastructure and reliability
✅ Competitive federal benefits and retirement
✅ Technical challenges with real-world impact
✅ Opportunities to support reliable power delivery across the West and Great Plains

Don’t wait: Position closes Tuesday, May 26 → https://www.usajobs.gov/job/868739100

Join us in helping power communities across the West and Great Plains — at WAPA, we serve like your lights depend on it.

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