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Interdisciplinary General Engineer Physical Scientist
Department of Energy - Agency Wide · Posted 120 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $102K – $158K Apply by Jun 10, 2026 General Engineering ENTJINTJINTPISTJ Engineering
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This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Department of Energy. As a Interdisciplinary General Engineer Physical Scientist, you will provide professional engineering or physical science expertise and support to DOE programs, projects or initiatives whose mission or responsibilities include a combination of engineering and physical science work that supports the DOE mission to maintain US preeminence in engineering and scientific technology research and applications.
What You'll Do
- →The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) office works to unleash the full potential of America's hydrocarbon and geothermal resources to provide affordable, reliable, and secure energy.
- →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 Physical Scientist, at the GS-13 full performance level, you will: Lead and manage highly complex geothermal research and development (R&D) projects, serving as the technical authority responsible for their design, implementation, and rigorous scientific evaluation.
- →Act as a senior consultant to internal DOE officials, external organizations, and other engineers, providing expert opinions to resolve highly difficult, unusual, or controversial scientific and engineering challenges.
- →Conduct in-depth analyses of complex technical issues to solve unique problems, successfully navigating situations characterized by rapidly changing technology, conflicting objectives, and incomplete source data.
- →Evaluate the viability of emerging subsurface energy technologies and collaborate on developing brand-new engineering standards, concepts, or theories where precedents do not exist.
- →Oversee project budgets and major funding investments, evaluate high-level inter-agency agreements, and manage the technical contractor selection and procurement process to establish office-wide strategic direction.
- →Represent the Department of Energy at interdepartmental meetings, professional symposia, and public hearings to defend technical decisions, present R&D findings, and influence national geothermal energy initiatives.
Requirements
- ✓This vacancy has a positive education requirement.
- ✓In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts.
- ✓Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".
- ✓Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 3acc92fb-0d86-4ba2-ba5f-e8e43d82f1b0
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