General Engineer
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations · Department of Energy
This job in plain English
This General Engineer job is at the Department of Energy, working for the Office of Electricity through the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office. You would oversee technically complex engineering and science projects, mainly to improve the reliability and security of the U.S. electric grid. The announcement has many vacancies in Albany, OR, Pittsburgh, PA, and Morgantown, WV, and it is a 2-year term job that can be extended, and it may close early after 250 applications.
It may close early. This job will close when 250 applications are received, which may be before the closing date of 11/04/2026.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
Only U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals can apply. No prior federal experience is required.
What you would do
- Direct and oversee engineering and science projects from start to finish.
- Evaluate engineering and science data and trends to solve major problems.
- Prepare project documents such as statements of work and budgets.
- Serve as Technical Project Officer to track award progress, costs, and deliverables.
- Assess new technologies and help shape technical standards.
- Advise managers and partners, and write reports and presentations on results.
Do you qualify for GS-12 to GS-13?
With experience: For the GS-13 level, you need at least 1 year of experience at the GS-12 level, meeting 2 of 3 areas: planning and tracking engineering projects, preparing project requirements and monitoring awards, or writing technical reports and giving briefings. For the GS-12 level, you need at least 1 year of similar experience at the GS-11 level.
With education: A bachelor's degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET can qualify you. You can also qualify with enough engineering and math coursework, meaning calculus and at least five of seven listed engineering science areas. Other options include an engineering license or registration (EI, EIT, or PE), passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, 60 semester hours of science and engineering courses, or a related science degree plus 1 year of professional engineering experience.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume showing all relevant paid and unpaid experience, with employer names and addresses, start and end dates, hours per week, and salary
- Transcripts, unofficial copies are acceptable, since education is used to qualify
- Optional cover letter for extra information
- RIF notice or separation papers and performance rating, only if you claim CTAP/ICTAP priority
How you will be rated: You are rated on a USA Hire online assessment with a cut score, an application questionnaire, your application materials, and a minimum qualification review. If you do not meet the cut score or do not finish the assessment, you will not be considered. Veterans' preference and category rating do not apply under this direct-hire process.
Tips for this job:
- Your resume must list dates, hours per week, and salary for each job, as the announcement requires.
- Include unofficial transcripts with your application, because education is used to meet the requirements.
- Apply early, because the job may close after 250 applications, before the November 4, 2026 deadline.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time
Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy if funding is available. Hiring incentives may be authorized if funding is available.
Conditions of employment:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national
- Employer uses e-Verify
- Men born after 1959 must register with Selective Service or be exempt
- Suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
- One-year probationary period
- Annual financial disclosure report (OGE-450) required
- Occasional travel may be required
- Must get Technical Project Officer/COR certification within 6 months of starting
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $89,508 – $149,091 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-12 to GS-13 · General Schedule
- Locations
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- Albany, Oregon
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Morgantown, West Virginia
- Appointment
- Term
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- Many
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- General Engineering (0801)
- Announcement
- 26-NT-13085213-DHA
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