Student Trainee (Engineering)

Duties

This vacancy is for a Fall 2024 internship.

As a Student Trainee (Engineering), some of your typical work assignments may include.

• In the Office of Energy Projects (OEP): Analyzing pipeline flow data, performing computer modeling of pipeline transportation systems, and writing engineering sections of larger documents related to existing or proposed natural gas facilities.
• In the Office of Electric Reliability (OER): Utilizing developing knowledge and engineering experience in power systems analyses and modeling to complete assignments focused on interconnected power system planning, design and operations, reliability performance, reliability criteria/standards and compliance, and engineering economics.

The intern program at FERC is unique in that we post one intern vacancy for multiple offices to make selections. This means you may be contacted by several different hiring managers for different vacancies. See Next Steps section for additional information.

Our Internship Program offers students the opportunity to attend networking events, visit regulated hydropower dams, and participate in seminars with career advice and tips from FERC’s top management officials. For more information, visit: https://www.ferc.gov/about/careers/student-relations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• A background investigation is required.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• You must meet the eligibility and qualification requirements.
• You must submit proof of enrollment in a degree-seeking program.
• You must submit transcripts at the time of application.
• You may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.
• This is not a bargaining unit position.

You must meet all eligibility and qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the end of Summer 2024 semester.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  For more information regarding Federal benefits programs, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  If you do not provide all required documents by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, you will not be considered for this position or receive special consideration/hiring preference (e.g. transcripts, proof of enrollment, veterans’ preference, etc.).

  REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL CANDIDATES:

  • RESUME: We encourage you use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder to ensure all the essential information is included in your resume. If you decided to submit your own resume, you must ensure it contains the following information for each experience/position:
    • Position title
    • Name of employer
    • Beginning and ending dates of employment (Month/Day/Year format)
    • Hours worked per week
    • Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable)
    • Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions)
    • If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying based on your education, you must list your education history, including the type of degree and your major of study.

  • VACANCY QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit and complete the online eligibility and vacancy questions.

  • TRANSCRIPTS AND PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: You MUST submit copies of your college transcripts AND proof of enrollment to verify your education. Unofficial copies are acceptable; however, if selected you will be required to provide official documentation before your effective date.

  OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT PREFERENCE OR ELIGIBILITY CLAIMS:

  • VETERANS’PREFERENCE (DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc.): If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an “Application for 10-point Veteran Preference” (SF-15), along with official VA letter and the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information about veterans' preference, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  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.

  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.

• How to Apply

  The FERC Careers site provides detailed instructions on how to apply to our vacancies. For more information visit: How to Apply

  Here are a few additional tips:

  • When applying to a FERC vacancy announcement, please remember you must complete and submit your entire application (including your resume, vacancy questionnaire, and any applicable supporting documentation) no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Please note, it may take you longer to apply to some vacancy announcements than others. Starting your application late on the evening the vacancy closes is not recommended because you might not have enough time to ensure your application is successfully submitted and received.
  • When the specialized experience statement in the vacancy announcement requires experience presenting information to a large audience, your resume should include speeches or presentations you've given.
  • Make sure you verify that your resume clearly indicates possession of the competencies and specialized experience listed under the “Qualifications and Evaluations” and “How You Will Be Evaluated” sections of this announcement.
  • Remember to submit all required and supporting documentation listed under the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  FERC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact DisabilityManager@FERC.gov no later than 11:59 pm ET on the vacancy closing date. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

  For more information on telework, click the following link: USAJOBS Help Center | What is telework?

  For more information on remote work, click the following link: USAJOBS Help Center | What is a remote job?

  Agency contact information

  Brenda Abu-El-Hawa

  Phone

  202-502-8169

  Fax

  000-000-0000

  Email

  Brenda.abu-el-hawa@ferc.gov

  Address

  FERC
  888 First Street NE
  Washington, District of Columbia 20426
  United States

  Next steps

  Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. You will be notified of the status of your application up to four times throughout the application process, via your USAJOBS dashboard. To verify the status of your application, both during and after the announcement open period, log on to your USAJOBS account. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an option to “Track this application.” Your “Applicant status” will also appear along with the dates you applied to this position and when your application was last updated. To learn more about your specific job status and how this helps you track jobs and applications visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

  Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

  The intern program at FERC is unique in that we post one intern vacancy for multiple offices to make selections.

  What does this mean for you as an applicant? Managers from any one of our 13 Offices could contact you for an interview depending on their programmatic needs. In order to prepare for a potential interview, we suggest you ask the person contacting you for the exact name of their Program Office and Division so you can research their respective mission. Details about each Office can be found here: https://www.ferc.gov/offices.

  During this initial conversation, ask questions about the duties of interns in their respective Office. Consider the work of that Program Office in coordination with your career interests and goals. Note that if you are tentatively selected for an intern position by more than one Program Office, the decision on which office to join will be solely up to you.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents