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Western Area Power Administration

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Good and Bad of Working for Federal Governement - Anonymous employee Western Area Power Administration Employee Review

3.0
18 Apr 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexible employment, many opportunities to learn as an engineer. Family-friendly workplace. Lots of vacation and sick time available to earn and use.

Cons

Terrible 1st level supervisors. Low pay. Government rules and regulations actually prevent this place from being cost-effective.

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5.0
14 Apr 2026
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Pros

- Flexible hours - Not overworked - Good experience in the energy sector - Friendly team

Cons

- Administrative changes affect stability - Slow work sometimes

4.0
1 Apr 2026
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Pros

Strong mission, good work-life balance, good coworkers, good GIS tools, good training opportunities, safety-minded culture.

Cons

Inexperienced upper management fold to wholesale rate payers who will never be content. Budget constraints prevent necessary travel. High turnover office with limited promotion potential.

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