Providing safe and reliable power to the people of the Pacific Northwest through commercially successful businesses.

Founded in 1937 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has a proud history of service, providing both energy and prosperity to the people of the Northwest.

As the public steward of the Federal Columbia River Power System, BPA has a broad range of responsibilities to consumers, the environment, industry, states, tribes and, ultimately, to all the citizens of the Northwest region.

Situated in beautiful Portland, Oregon, Money Magazine's 2000 top pick for livability, BPA employees enjoy outstanding urban living in addition to first-rate outdoor recreation at all our locations throughout Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana.

Our employees enjoy a diverse and challenging work environment, where talent is nurtured and professional goals are encouraged and met. We also place a high value on supporting work-life balance for our employees. Recent examples include receiving Oregon State’s “Families in Good Company” award in 2000 and recognized as a “Benchmark Agency”, receiving the highest employee satisfaction scores among Federal organizations our size.

You can trust you're in GOOD COMPANY at BPA so power up your career goals and enjoy all the best the magnificent Northwest has to offer.