Company Profile

Bonneville Power Administration

Company Overview

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) was established in 1937 as a federal agency responsible for managing and transmitting hydroelectric power generated by the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River. With decades of experience, BPA plays a crucial role in the Pacific Northwest's energy landscape. Specializing in the transmission and marketing of electricity, BPA collaborates with line workers to maintain and upgrade the extensive power grid, ensuring reliable and efficient energy delivery to utility customers. As a key player in the utility industry, BPA focuses on environmentally sustainable projects, harnessing the region's abundant hydroelectric resources to power communities and industries across the Northwest.

Company History

Bonneville Power Administration has been powering people and careers since 1937 with locations throughout the Pacific Northwest and is regarded as the world leader in power transmission.

Bonneville Power Administration won Oregon's 2001 Families in Good Company statewide award in the “government employer” category. BPA was selected from a total of 42 companies and agencies for its many programs supporting families and children, health, education, community service and employee development.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package; provide many programs supporting families and children, health, education, community service and employee development. We promote and support a diverse worforce.

Positions Available
  • 1 day ago

    Electrical Engineer

    Bonneville Power Administration - Multiple locations

    Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is a federal nonprofit wholesale power marketer that delivers electricity from 31 federal dams and one nuclear plant to millions of consumers and businesses across eight states in the Pacific Northwest. BPA operates three-quarters of the region s high-voltage transmission grid and supports one of the world s largest fish and wildlife programs, while pursuing cost-effective energy solutions that keep power reliable and affordable. Team members benefit from ...

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  • 1 day ago

    Electrical Engineer

    Bonneville Power Administration - Multiple locations

    Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is a federal nonprofit wholesale power marketer that delivers electricity from 31 federal dams and one nuclear plant to millions of consumers and businesses across eight states in the Pacific Northwest. BPA operates three-quarters of the region s high-voltage transmission grid and supports one of the world s largest fish and wildlife programs, while pursuing cost-effective energy solutions that keep power reliable and affordable. Team members benefit from ...

    See full job description