General Engineer

General Engineer

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Anchorage, Alaska, Berkeley, California, Menlo Park, California, Golden, Colorado, Grand Junction, Colorado, Westminster, Colorado, Washington, District of Columbia, Ames, Iowa, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Chicago, Illinois, Lemont, Illinois, Warrenville, Illinois, Lexington, Kentucky, Paducah, Kentucky, New Orleans, Louisiana, Germantown, Maryland, Weldon Spring, Missouri, Plainsboro, New Jersey, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Carlsbad, New Mexico, Los Alamos, New Mexico, Las Vegas, Nevada, Upton, New York, West Valley, New York, Cincinnati, Ohio, Piketon, Ohio, Portsmouth, Ohio, Albany, Oregon, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Aiken, South Carolina, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Moab, Utah, Hanford, Washington, Richland, Washington, Morgantown, West Virginia

Salary Range: $74678 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: These positions are filled under the OPM Government-Wide Direct Hire Authority Certain STEM Position. This serves as a public notice for the use of the Direct Hire Authority in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3327 and 3330 and 5 CFR 330.

Major Duties:

• The Department of Energy is responsible for defining and advancing America's energy policy, technology, and security. Through our national laboratories and distinctive range of program centers we discover, deliver, and manage the energy breakthroughs that keep the nation and its economy safe and secure through the 21st century and beyond! We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy The Department of Energy is seeking motivated and highly-qualified candidates for exciting positions available in multiple locations throughout the United States. The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. This series covers positions managing, supervising, leading, and/or performing professional engineering and scientific work. As a General Engineer, at minimum you will: Use sound technical judgment and initiative to resolve the challenges of changing conditions and other problems relative to the assigned projects and programs. Use physics or mechanical, nuclear, electrical, chemical, civil, or industrial engineering theories, principles, and practices. Analyze situations, identify problems, probe causes, and recommends courses of action or solutions. Work closely with a team, perform assessments, clearly and concisely document assessment results, and present findings orally and in writing to the approval authority. Coordinate with related engineering and physical science fields adequate to effectively discuss technical points and to recommend acceptable engineering solutions to problems. Perform and interpret calculations, analyses, and computations for unknown factors or relationships primarily in the matters of factual nature of involving well understood mechanisms.

Qualifications: You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. See the Education section for the Basic Requirement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for these positions are defined as: GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-09). Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of 4 of the following: Utilizing basic engineering techniques, procedures, and methods to provide support in the planning, development or implementation for components of assigned programs/projects; Carrying out, interpreting, and explaining basic computations and calculations to evaluate program or project performance; Preparing parts of reports or written evaluations to explain and convey findings related to engineering programs, projects, or processes; Assisting in identifying and resolving engineering issues which could have an impact on the program/project. OR Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, or Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. For this position, this is defined as a degree in engineering, or a similarly related major. OR Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first two years of full-time study may be credited). GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11). Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of 4 of the following: Applying engineering practices to research, analyze, interpret, and evaluate results of programs, projects, or processes; Planning and conducting engineering studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve program or process efficiency; Performing and interpreting calculations, analyses, and computations to develop recommendations for coordinating projects or programs in an efficient and cost-effective manner; Drafting reports or written evaluations to explain and convey findings related to engineering programs, projects, or processes. GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12). Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of 4 of the following: Applying advanced engineering practices to research, analyze, interpret, and evaluate results of programs, projects, or processes; Planning and conducting complex engineering studies that included determining the relevancy and use of aesthetic, factual, economic/financial, engineering, or scientific information, in order to evaluate and recommend ways to improve program or process efficiency; Performing and interpreting calculations, analyses, and computations that involved unknown factors or relationships to develop recommendations for coordinating projects or programs in an efficient and cost-effective manner; Reviewing engineering reports or written evaluations to ensure quality and accuracy. GS-14: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-13). Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of 4 of the following: Analyzing the application of experimental engineering theories and/or new applications and developments for research and development; Devising, customizing, overseeing, and/or evaluating specialized engineering systems, processes, and applications related to the energy industry; Developing requirements, long term goals, objectives, and schedules for the accomplishment of applied research and development, and deployment of technologies; Preparing, presenting, and evaluating engineering plans, designs, reports, presentations, and briefings to convey the status of research projects or programs. GS-15: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-14). Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of 4 of the following: Developing and documenting engineering research plans that involved applying experimental theories or new applications or developments; Managing and successfully executing significant projects impacting an important segment of the company or agency's mission; Providing expert engineering advice to senior colleagues or company or agency officials responsible for broad program operations in order to advance programs or methods; Evaluating complex technical issues and research results associated with the integration of technologies to recommend future program research needs. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 through GS-15 levels. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-0801 series can be found at the following website: OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-0801 series. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. This public notice will be used to fill multiple positions as needed. Applications must be submitted and qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 p.m. ET of the closing dat of the announcement.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Read all instructions before you begin. Click "Apply Online." Complete the application and attach all required documents. Submit by 11:59 PM ET on the 05/21/2026. Resume Tips: Max 2 pages and 5MB file size. PDF is recommended to preserve formatting; we also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, ODT, or Word (DOC/DOCX). No PDF portfolios. Use clear fonts like Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Set 0.5-inch margins. Use 14-point font for titles, 10-point for main text. Managing Your Application: Update: Edit your application in USAJOBS before the closing date. Status: Log into USAJOBS to view your application status. Learn more here: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Support: USAJOBS Help: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ for login.gov or USAJOBS assistance. Application Issues: If you have difficulty applying online, contact the Agency Contact listed in this announcement during business hours. Take screenshots of any system errors. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you are interested in being added to our Schedule A or 30% or more Disabled Veterans repository, please submit your information by using the below links. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/859568600 - 30 Percent or More Disabled Veteran Repository 2026 for Department of Energy Headquarters and their associated field offices. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/859568900 - Schedule A Repository 2026 for Department of Energy Headquarters and their associated field offices.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-21