General Engineer- Direct Hire Authority

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Engineer position is in the Division of LNG - Facility Review & Inspections within the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Office of Energy Projects (OEP), at the Washington, D.C. duty location. The role involves evaluating the design, construction, and operation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, including analyzing engineering and safety issues. The engineer performs analyses using appropriate engineering models, leads technical meetings on authorized LNG projects, and prepares engineering analyses for Commission National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents while communicating information to stakeholders.

The position may require travel up to 25%, including consecutive overnight stays for inspections, meetings, conferences, and training. Relocation expenses will not be paid. A one-year probationary period may be required. This is a federal position with an education requirement, and transcripts must be submitted with the application.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Meet the position’s education requirement and submit transcripts with the application.
• Have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level performing safety, reliability, and engineering analyses in one or more of these areas: process design; piping and equipment design; pile, foundation, and structural design; or fire protection systems.
• A background investigation is required.
• Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Travel up to 25% may be required, including consecutive overnight stays.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.

Responsibilities

• Study engineering and safety problems related to the design, construction, and operation of LNG facilities.
• Perform engineering analyses using appropriate engineering models.
• Organize and lead technical meetings on authorized LNG projects.
• Prepare engineering analyses for Commission NEPA documents concerning proposed LNG facilities.
• Communicate information to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; eligibility depends on the position type. Contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level