Petroleum Economist 1/2 (PCN 043268)
State of Alaska
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Posted: February 20, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Petroleum 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 engineering plans for building interstate natural gas pipelines and storage facilities to ensure they are safe and suitable.
You'll work with teams, stakeholders, and write reports or recommendations based on your findings.
It's a good fit for someone with engineering experience in oil and gas who enjoys technical analysis and collaboration in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or related field
- One full year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent
- Experience in engineering analyses of underground formations for natural gas or oil storage
- Ability to conduct analyses on proposals for interstate natural gas facilities
- Skills in planning and executing meetings with staff, applicants, and stakeholders
- Proficiency in making written recommendations, letters, data requests, and technically sound orders
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 Petroleum Engineer position is available in the Division of Pipeline Certificates 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 Petroleum Engineer, GS-0881, please visit: Petroleum Engineer, 0881 | 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-09 level.
Specialized experience is defined as: Experience performing engineering adequacy and suitability analyses of underground formations or storage of natural gas or oil.
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 Petroleum Engineer, some of your typical work assignments may include: Conducting engineering analyses related to proposals to build interstate natural gas facilities.
Planning and executing meetings with Commission staff, applicants, and other stakeholders.
Making written recommendations and writing letters, data requests, and Commission Orders that are technically sound and thoroughly researched.
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