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Petroleum Engineer
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement · Posted 4 days ago
Hybrid Jefferson, LA $123K – $160K Apply by Jul 23, 2026 Petroleum Engineering ESTPISTJISTP Engineering
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The Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) works to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.bsee.gov/
What You'll Do
- →This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Gulf of America Region (GOAR), Regional Field Operations, Technical Assessment Section, in Jefferson, LA.
- →At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. .
- →Conducts reviews to assure the technical adequacy of floating production systems, redundant barrier philosophy, the fit for purpose of intricate subsea infrastructure, the design, and operation of complex safety systems; and, the determination of the adequacy of pollution control devices. 2.
- →Provides technical reviews of safety and operational aspects of Deepwater Operations Plans (DWOPs) and new technology submittals for New, Non-Standard or Non-Conventional Technology (NT-DWOPs). 3.
- →Processes industry submitted documents; facilitates and consolidates staff reviews; and prepares written recommendations for approval or disapproval. 4.
- →Serves as technical expert on proven oil field engineering concepts and complex practices, planning and conducting advanced and/or specialized work. 5.
- →Serves as a mentor and provides technical leadership, expertise and guidance to lower-level engineers regarding unusual problems.
- →BSEE has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
- →Salary Information GS12: Step 1: $122,749 to Step 10: $159,575 per annum.
- →First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
- →This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
- ✓You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
- ✓You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
- ✓Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
- ✓See http://www.sss.gov/.
- ✓Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.
- ✓Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above.
- ✓You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
- ✓For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
Personality Fit
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