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General Engineer
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Department of Energy
GS-8 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $46,479 - $60,424
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-7. Graduate study or significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves reviewing and analyzing the safety, design, and operations of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities to ensure they meet federal standards.
The role includes conducting engineering studies, leading technical meetings, and preparing reports for environmental reviews and stakeholders.
It's a good fit for experienced engineers with a background in energy infrastructure who enjoy problem-solving in a regulatory environment.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited institution
- One full year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent, focusing on safety, reliability, and engineering analysis for LNG terminals or peak-shavers
- Ability to perform engineering analyses using appropriate models for LNG facilities
- Experience evaluating design, construction, and operation of LNG projects
- Skills in organizing and leading technical meetings on energy projects
- Proficiency in preparing engineering analyses for NEPA environmental documents
- Strong communication skills for interacting with stakeholders
Full Job Description
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings!
This General Engineer position is in the Division of LNG – Facility Review & Inspections in Washington, DC in the Office of Energy Projects.
For more information visit: Office of Energy Projects (OEP) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a General Engineer, GS-0801, please visit: General Engineer, 0801 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In addition to the education required for this position, you must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level.
Specialized experience is defined as: Experience performing safety, reliability, and engineering analysis for LNG terminals or peak-shavers.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.
Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Major Duties:
As a General Engineer, some of your typical work assignments may include: Studying a variety of engineering and safety problems in evaluating the design, construction, and operation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities.
Performing engineering analyses using appropriate engineering models. Organizing and leading technical meetings on authorized LNG projects.
Preparing the engineering analyses included in Commission NEPA documents for proposed LNG facilities and communicates information to stakeholders.
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