General Engineer

This position is part of the CMEI Assistant Secretary for Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, Department of Energy. As a General Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert in critical materials for the development and implementation of activities to improve research, development, demonstration and adoption of technologies.

The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) works to drive and inspire innovation to transform materials and manufacturing for secure supply chains and a competitive energy economy. 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 a General Engineer, you will: Direct and manage complex, high-visibility engineering and physical science programs of national significance. Serve as a top technical authority and expert consultant on interdisciplinary engineering and physical science matters. Formulate and evaluate long-range organizational policies, standards, objectives, and strategic plans. Oversee the design, execution, and evaluation of major technical projects, studies, and technological developments. Advise senior leadership and represent the agency on critical or controversial technical issues with internal and external stakeholders. Resolve unprecedented technical and programmatic problems where guidelines are absent, scarce, or conflicting.

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.