General Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: General Engineer (GS-11/GS-12 full performance level)

Description

You will plan and carry out U.S. Department of Energy scientific and/or engineering projects that are broad in scope, supporting hydrocarbon and geothermal energy technology development. The role focuses on analyzing technical, schedule, cost, and resource information, coordinating interdisciplinary research activities, and managing technical, financial, acquisition, and contract-management documentation to support successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical, schedule, cost, and resource information to identify risks and resolve execution challenges; recommend actions to improve project outcomes.

• Coordinate interdisciplinary research activities with federal staff, contractors, and external partners to keep objectives, milestones, and resources aligned with priorities.

• Prepare and manage technical, financial, acquisition, and contract-management documents (e.g., SOWs, budgets, project plans, technical direction packages, contractor performance assessments).

• Advise research leaders and project teams on planning, resource allocation, risk management, and execution strategy.

• Prepare and present project status briefings, analyses, reports, and executive-level communications.

• Lead project coordination among researchers, contractors, business support organizations, and external stakeholders to resolve issues, manage dependencies, monitor performance, and ensure timely delivery.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or National.

• Meet both the Basic Requirement (engineering degree or an approved alternative pathway with qualifying engineering fundamentals) and the Specialized Experience requirements for GS-11 or GS-12.

• GS-11 specialized experience examples: planning/execution/scheduling of engineering or physical science projects; tracking milestones and coordinating technical updates among stakeholders.

• GS-12 specialized experience examples: planning/coordination/execution with schedule/milestone/deliverable tracking; analyzing scientific/engineering data and adapting procedures; drafting technical and project documentation (SOWs, specifications, cost/budget estimates, performance monitoring reports).

• If selected, appointment may be subject to suitability/fitness determination after a background investigation; may require one-year probationary period.

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Provide copies of college transcripts for qualification.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the specific position type and whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.