Interdisciplinary General Engineer

Department of Energy Headquarters • Upton, NY

19h

About The Position

As an Interdisciplinary General Engineer, you will serve as an expert providing technical oversight and evaluation of the performance of safety programs at the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). This position will emphasize safety during construction and electrical work, while still covering other areas of occupational safety, facility safety, and hazards at a national laboratory. Duties 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 As an Interdisciplinary General Engineer, you will: Serve as an expert technical advisor to senior DOE leadership and diverse stakeholders by proactively identifying safety risks and trends, interpreting policies, and developing risk-informed recommendations regarding complex, high-visibility construction and infrastructure projects, operational needs, and scientific/engineering projects. Independently assess and evaluate Brookhaven National Laboratory performance in implementing DOE's Integrated Safety Management core functions and guiding principles across national laboratory safety programs and complex construction, electrical, and other high-hazard industrial operations - to include chemical, biological, and radiological activities. Observe active work and technical operations across the national laboratory for the purpose of assessing and evaluating safety performance and compliance with applicable regulations, DOE requirements, and lab safety programs. Evaluate completeness and appropriateness of laboratory hazard analyses, work controls, training qualifications, permits, and other elements of work planning and control. Contribute to DOE communities of practice and/or working groups on safety policies, procedures, standards, and best practices. Evaluate the effectiveness of accident investigations and safety-related corrective actions, supporting sustainment and organizational learning.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must certify registration with the Selective Service System or exemption if born after December 31, 1959.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must complete the Department of Energy’s Technical Qualifications Program (TQP) requirements within 18 months of entering the program (or 12 months if previously qualified).
• Degree in Engineering with an ABET-accredited program, OR a degree including differential and integral calculus and five of seven specified engineering science/physics areas, OR a combination of education and experience demonstrating thorough knowledge of physical/mathematical sciences and engineering principles.
• Alternative qualification paths include Professional registration/licensure (EI, EIT, PE), passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, completion of at least 60 semester hours of specified courses, or a related scientific degree with at least 1 year of professional engineering experience.
• GS-13 Specialized Experience: Conducting safety assessments of operations and documentation to ensure compliance with occupational safety, environmental, or health regulations or requirements; Contributing to evaluations of contractor, grantee, project, or facility safety performance; Providing technical advice to leadership and external stakeholders to implement program, policy, or work procedure changes.
• GS-14 Specialized Experience: Conducting safety assessments of operations and documentation to ensure compliance with occupational safety, environmental, or health regulations or requirements; Leading or independently conducting evaluations of contractor, project, or facility safety performance; Providing expert technical advice to leadership and external stakeholders to implement program, policy, or work procedure changes.

Nice To Haves

• Emphasis on safety during construction and electrical work.
• Covering other areas of occupational safety, facility safety, and hazards at a national laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert technical advisor to senior DOE leadership and diverse stakeholders by proactively identifying safety risks and trends, interpreting policies, and developing risk-informed recommendations regarding complex, high-visibility construction and infrastructure projects, operational needs, and scientific/engineering projects.
• Independently assess and evaluate Brookhaven National Laboratory performance in implementing DOE's Integrated Safety Management core functions and guiding principles across national laboratory safety programs and complex construction, electrical, and other high-hazard industrial operations - to include chemical, biological, and radiological activities.
• Observe active work and technical operations across the national laboratory for the purpose of assessing and evaluating safety performance and compliance with applicable regulations, DOE requirements, and lab safety programs.
• Evaluate completeness and appropriateness of laboratory hazard analyses, work controls, training qualifications, permits, and other elements of work planning and control.
• Contribute to DOE communities of practice and/or working groups on safety policies, procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of accident investigations and safety-related corrective actions, supporting sustainment and organizational learning.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).

What This Job Offers

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