General Engineer

General Engineer

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Kansas City, Missouri

Salary Range: $127829 - $195469 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the NNSA - Kansas City Field Office, Department of Energy. As a General Engineer, you will be providing technical leadership, direction and oversight of sophisticated and technologically advanced national nuclear weapons, nonproliferation, or other research programs or policy initiatives that are an important facet of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) mission.

Major Duties:

• As a General Engineer (Weapon Program Engineer), you will: Lead program management activities by directing technical oversight, resource allocation, risk analysis, and budget execution; evaluates proposals and advises leadership to ensure strategic alignment with organizational priorities and mission requirements. Provide technical leadership for complex engineering and scientific programs by establishing performance measures, monitoring cost, schedule, and milestones, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risks and achieve program objectives. Direct short- and long-range planning efforts, including multi-year work plans and budget formulation; identifies program challenges, sets priorities, and serves as a subject matter expert to guide leadership decision-making and mission execution. Represent the organization in engagements with contractors and partner agencies, leads cross-functional collaboration, and mentor junior staff to strengthen workforce capability and ensure effective program delivery.

Qualifications: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE In addition to the positive education requirement, a qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., EN/NN/NQ-03 pay band or GS-13. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience includes leading and managing technical or engineering programs involving resource planning, budget oversight, risk identification, and performance monitoring; evaluating technical proposals and program requirements; coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders and contractors to resolve issues; and providing technical guidance to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and aligned with mission objectives. Examples of Specialized Experience: 1. Managing engineering or scientific projects by tracking cost, schedule, and technical performance and implementing corrective actions to address risks or delays. 2. Developing program plans, multi-year work plans, or budgets and aligning resources to meet changing mission or operational requirements. 3. Reviewing technical proposals, designs, or contractor deliverables and providing recommendations to leadership on feasibility, risks, and priorities. 4. Leading or supporting coordination with contractors, partners, or internal teams while serving as a technical point of contact or mentor to junior staff.

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: You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/. To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. 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 need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-16