BPA Apprenticeship Program

BPA is seeking motivated individuals who desire a challenging, but highly rewarding career in the electric utility industry. BPA’s apprenticeship training programs are recognized for being among the best in class for safety and quality of training.
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Now accepting applications!

Substation Operator Apprentice I, BB-5407-00 - Multiple locations

24-38307-12302608-RG

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

24-BPA-38307-12302610-MP

This job will close when we have received 300 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

OPEN: 02/02/2024
CLOSE: 02/16/2024

Apprentice I, BB-2810-00, TFZ - Multiple locations

24-BPA-38307-12303413-RG

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

24-BPA-38307-12303414-MP

This job will close when we have received 300 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

OPEN: 02/02/2024
CLOSE: 02/16/2024

Questions? Contact Shaunna Young at sxyoung@bpa.gov.

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Lineworkers                

Repairing and maintaining of 15,000 miles of high-voltage transmission lines.

Constructing and repairing large towers, wood poles and other of structures.

Maintaining transmission line rights-of-way.

Stringing and splicing electrical conductors and fiber optic cables.

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High-voltage Electricians

Maintaining and replacing high-voltage equipment found in substations.

Disassembling and repairing large electrical equipment.

Assembling and wiring switchboards.

Testing high-voltage electrical equipment.

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Substation Operators

Performing switching of high-voltage devices.

Verifying transmission line load.

Analyzing and monitoring substation equipment.

Coordinating substation and transmission line outages.

Apprenticeship job benefits

  • Starting pay: $40+/hour
  • Multi-year training program
  • Pay increase with each step increase (every 6 months)
  • Benefits, including medical, dental and paid vacations
  • Overtime pay
  • Duty locations throughout the Pacific Northwest
  • Promotional opportunities

Application Requirements