Bonneville Power Administration

BPA serves a diverse range of customers, meaning a one-size-fits-all wholesale power approach cannot fully address their unique energy needs.

To address this challenge, BPA collaborated closely with its customers to develop the next generation of long-term power sales contracts known as Provider of Choice.

In the news: How the Pacific Northwest divvies up the benefits of limited federal hydropower The Bulletin magazine features how BPA successfully navigated the challenges of developing the Provider of Choice long-term power sales contracts with its customers.

We’re Electrical Engineers!
Join BPA and help deliver reliable power across the Northwest.

Apply now at USAJobs, and learn more:
https://www.bpa.gov/about/careers/explore-a-career-at-bpa/featured-careers/engineering/electrical-engineering

View all current BPA job openings:
www.bpa.gov/careers

Earlier this month, the Bonneville Power Administration published its 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Plan – a proactive and comprehensive strategy that enhances BPA’s resilience to wildfires.

BPA releases its 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Plan The 2026 WMP showcases a proactive and comprehensive strategy that enhances BPA’s resilience to wildfires.

We're hiring!
Join BPA for a rewarding career powering the Northwest.

⬇️ Open roles include:
Safety and Occupational Health Manager
Electrical Engineer
Interdisciplinary Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer
Contract Specialist

Apply now on USA Jobs and learn more:
www.bpa.gov/careers

On this day in 1970, BPA energized the direct-current line of the Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie, now known as the Pacific Direct Current Intertie.⚡

It was the first and longest high-voltage (800kilovolt) DC line in the nation (running 846 miles from the Celilo Converter Station above The Dalles to Los Angeles).

Its construction contributed significantly to DC technology throughout the world.

We’re Safety and Occupational Health Specialists!

Join BPA and help power the Northwest by keeping our workplace safe and accident-free.

Apply now at USAJobs, and learn more:
https://www.bpa.gov/about/careers/explore-a-career-at-bpa/featured-careers/contracts-and-safety/safety

View all current BPA job openings:
www.bpa.gov/careers