General Engineer

Department of Energy Headquarters•Albany, OR

About The Position

This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) at the Department of Energy. The General Engineer oversees technically complex scientific and engineering projects or initiatives, including their design, development, implementation, and evaluation. HGEO advances U.S. hydrocarbon and geothermal resources and technologies to support affordable, reliable, and secure energy, strengthen grid reliability, and enhance long-term energy security. The engineer oversees advanced research and development initiatives, evaluates engineering and scientific data and emerging technologies, and advises management, colleagues, and external partners on complex or high-visibility issues. The position also prepares project and procurement documentation, reports, and technical presentations, and represents the agency at meetings and conferences. The role requires meeting the stated engineering education or equivalent basic qualification and specialized experience requirements for the applicable GS-12 or GS-13 grade. The selectee must obtain and maintain a Technical Project Officer/Contracting Officer Representative (TPO/COR) certification appropriate to assigned projects, obtaining certification within one year of the start date. Occasional travel may be required. The position is not included in a bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
A suitability or fitness determination and completed background investigation may be required.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure statement upon entering the position and annually.
Occasional travel may be required.
Meet the engineering basic requirement through an accredited engineering degree, a qualifying combination of education and experience, specified registration or licensure, a written engineering examination, qualifying coursework, or an eligible related curriculum with professional engineering experience.
For GS-12, demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, meeting at least two of the three specified project planning/execution, engineering data analysis, and technical writing/communication criteria.
For GS-13, demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, meeting at least two of the three specified project leadership, engineering or energy systems analysis, and technical documentation/briefing criteria.
Provide college transcripts; education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by a recognized organization.
Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end design, development, execution, and evaluation of advanced engineering and scientific research and development initiatives.
Evaluate scientific and engineering data to resolve technical uncertainties, operational conflicts, and emerging engineering challenges.
Evaluate new technologies, industry trends, and innovative applications to establish technical standards, processes, and methods.
Advise internal management, colleagues, and external partners on controversial, novel, or high-visibility scientific and engineering issues.
Prepare and oversee project documentation, including statements of work, funding opportunity announcements, budgets, and procurement packages.
Prepare reports and deliver technical presentations to professional audiences and leadership.
Represent the agency at intradepartmental meetings and professional conferences.
Obtain and maintain TPO/COR certification at a level appropriate for assigned projects, with certification required within one year of the start date.