Hydroelectric Design Center Engineer-in-Training Program
Hydroelectric Design Center Engineer-in-Training Program
The spillway is opened at Little Goose Dam, Washington A 24 month structured program consisting of Questions? education and training assignments in Please contact [email protected] hydroelectric power design and construction. 503.808.4203 The program takes place at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District office and at USACE hydroelectric sites across the January 2014 nation. Hydroelectric Design Center more. power plant control, data acquisition and equipment and systems, analysis, failure rehabilitation programs, majorof testing extensive expertise in power plant design, and hydropower planning. HDC has mechanical systems /equipment, structural equipment, control systems, turbo following areas: power,major electrical HDC provides engineering services in the plant engineering services. expertise for hydroelectric and large pumping Engineers' (USACE) national center of Center (HDC) is the U.S. Army Corpsof River system, Hydroelectric the Design hydroelectric development on the Columbia Originally established in 1948 to support new Construction of Fort Dam, Peck Montana
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Pay and Promotions engineering discipline and gradelevel discipline engineering their respective for ratescale a special salary 24 GS tothe months, and GS the to will bepromoted EIT the orbetter, performanceissatisfactory If months. 24 program is the tocomplete time minimum 3.0. The of GPA minimum with a achievement academic at theGS theirappointments begin HDC EITs Typically, EITs observe a governor control panel at Chief Joseph Dam, Dam, Chiefat Joseph panel control governor observea EITs - month program. EITs are paid according to to are paid according EITs monthprogram. - 07 pay grade. This requires superior superior Thisrequires pay grade. 07 Washington - 11 level at the end of the the end of 11 levelatthe
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plants. neers’ hydroelectric power facilities and large pumping develops standards for U.S. the Army ofEngi- Corps forms engineering and design, maintains expertise, and To pursue this vision, HDC executes a mission that per- Leaders inLeaders Hydropower Engineering EITs Dam,regardat flow Chief Washington Joseph
https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/hdc For more information about HDC: Respected for our Competence Reliable in Product Delivery Responsive to Customer Needs
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Goals Evaluations
Each EIT will have many opportunities to have their job Deliver quality products and innovative performance evaluated. EITs will be given guidance on solutions that meet customer requirements and their role in the evaluation process and advised on the technical standards significance of the ratings they receive. EITs will also be asked to evaluate each rotational assignment within the program. Recruit, develop, and retain a workforce to
deliver excellence in hydropower engineering In addition, EITs are given the opportunity to periodi- cally provide management staff with feedback on the Be a value-added team member through program. This allows EITs to advise and encourage collaboration, coordination, and their peers, make suggestions for improving the pro- professionalism gram, and identify assignments that have been well re- ceived.
Runner delivery in preparation for install at Lookout Point Powerhouse, A rotor is pulled at Hartwell Dam, Georgia Oregon Other Training Opportunities or all ofthe following: classroomcourses training. The may include some training include bothonline and assignments, which HDC EITs are also requiredtocomplete formal
An EIT examines electrical breakers at Cougar Dam, Oregon Dam, Cougar at breakers examines electrical AnEIT Resident Management System Leadership andCommunication Skills Introduction toMicroStation National Electric(for Electrical CodeEngineers) Safety Courses Project Process Management Business Action Course Officer Development Course EducationCivilian System Foundation (CES)
customer relationships. The Product Branch Coordination manages funding and ing Support. Turbomachinery, and Systems, Engineer- Structural, Mechanical Mechanical/Structural issub Branch trols SystemMaintenance. (GDACS) Generation Generic and Equipment,Acquisition Data and Con- tise: Power Systems, Systems, Systems, Controls Protection ElectricalBranch issub Product Coordination. three Mechanicaland branches: Structural Electrical, / HDC has130 employees of astaff into about and isorganized
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Engineer-in-Training Program position. and other factors relevant to the specifics of a engineering, attraction to public service work, performance, interest in hydropower academic achievements, work history and science candidates are considered based on possible training program. Engineering and available and provide them the with best HDC’s goalis to recruit the individualsbest class training program. engineering expertise, HDCmaintains a first and retention needs and continue building and planning. In order meet to our recruitment develop expertise in hydropower engineering HDC the responsibility has maintain to and Engineers
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responsibilities of the Corps Engineers.of briefings coverthat various subjects, duties and includes HDC EITs in a variety of½ fordock maintenance. Portland District also often and occurs when one theof Corps' dredges is in dry conducted at USACEthe Moorings facility Portland in USACE navigational responsibilities. This touris EITsmay an have opportunity overview foran of responsibilities, and activities ofUSACE. designed to a give broad overview ofthe daily duties, various project sites throughout the Northwest. It’s a one a variety ofbriefings and tours. EITs mayparticipate in training, EITs are given the opportunity participate to in additionIn rotationalto assignments and formal EITs observing anavigation lock onthe Northwestern Division Tour - week Northwestern Division Tour, with visits to BriefingsTours & - day 1 to
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Travel On-the-Job Training
HDC's work is spread throughout the nation, and Corps Each Engineer-in-Training (EIT) will gain knowledge of projects are often in areas located some distance from the organization, processes, work requirements, staff, major cities. As a result, both EIT and permanent and customers through on-the-job training. positions in HDC require the employee to travel as part of During the first year of the EIT program, our EITs their work assignments. Typically an employee can complete a wide variety of rotational assignments where expect to be in travel status about 25% of the time. they have the opportunity to work with mechanics, Travel related expenses such as airfares, rental cars, electricians, and senior engineers in various offices and lodging, and meals are paid for in accordance with project sites. Each EIT is given the chance to apply applicable government regulations. concepts and problem solving skills gained in college to real situations in a design office or the field. Other components of the first year of the training program include briefings, tours, and on-line and classroom training courses.
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