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

    Interdisciplinary Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineer

    Bonneville Power Administration - Vancouver, WA, United States

    About BPA The Bonneville Power Administration has been powering people and careers for over 85 years. We are a non-profit federal agency that provides clean, emissions-free electricity to the Pacific Northwest and maintains a high voltage transmission system to deliver that electricity. We are a leader in sustainability and environmental stewardship, promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, the smart grid, fish and wildlife protection and initiatives to address climate change. We are ...

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