General Engineer

Department of Energy Headquarters • Albany, OR

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About The Position

This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Department of Energy, on behalf of the Office of Electricity. The General Engineer oversees technically complex DOE scientific and engineering projects or initiatives, including their design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The National Energy Technology Laboratory provides project management oversight for Office of Electricity demonstration and deployment projects focused on improving the reliability, resilience, security, and affordability of the nation’s electric grid.

At the GS-13 full performance level, the engineer directs projects from conception to completion; evaluates engineering and physical science issues, data, and technological trends; prepares project documentation and serves as a Technical Project Officer to monitor award progress, schedules, costs, and deliverables; assesses new technologies and contributes to technical standards and operational strategies; and provides expert consultation and communicates results through reports, briefings, and presentations.

The position requires a qualifying engineering education or an accepted combination of education and experience, as well as specialized experience at the applicable grade level. The selectee must obtain Technical Project Officer/Contracting Officer Representative certification appropriate to assigned projects within six months of the start date and maintain it. Occasional travel may be required. If selected, the appointment may require a background investigation and a one-year probationary period. The position requires submission of an OGE-450 financial disclosure statement upon entry and annually.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Meet the engineering basic requirement through an eligible engineering degree, an accepted combination of education and experience, or one of the other specified qualifying pathways.
• For GS-13, demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, meeting at least two of the listed specialized-experience criteria.
• Obtain Technical Project Officer/Contracting Officer Representative certification at the level appropriate for assigned projects within six months of the start date and maintain certification.
• Submit college transcripts demonstrating qualifying education; education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and foreign education must be evaluated by an accepted organization.
• If a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Complete a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation if selected.
• Submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure statement upon entering the position and annually.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee scientific and engineering projects from conception to completion, including research, development, design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Evaluate engineering and physical science issues, data, and technological trends to resolve conflicts, address uncertainties, and develop solutions.
• Prepare project documentation, including statements of work, budgets, and procurement packages.
• Serve as Technical Project Officer to monitor award progress, schedules, costs, and deliverables.
• Assess the applicability of new technologies and collaborate on technical standards, concepts, and operational strategies supporting energy resource sustainability and infrastructure resilience.
• Provide expert consultation to management and external partners.
• Develop reports, briefings, and presentations communicating project progress and technical results to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and available funding.

What This Job Offers

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