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General Engineer/Physical Scientist

Office of Electricity
Washington, DC Other
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
This position is part of the Office of Electricity, Department of Energy. As a General Engineer/Physical Scientist, you will manage the North American Energy Resilience Model (NAERM), providing thought leadership in the area of grid modeling, assist in constructing new models and tools for addressing grid related questions, maintaining internal model and data operations, and develop and implement new analysis approaches and methods with limited oversight from the Director of Grid Modeling.

Qualifications:

BASIC REQUIREMENT:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:

  1. Leading and managing complex scientific or engineering projects and programs, particularly those without established precedents, from conception through successful execution, including defining objectives, allocating resources, and resolving significant technical hurdles.
  2. Serving as a primary technical authority or expert advisor, providing authoritative guidance and recommendations to senior leadership or major stakeholders on critical scientific or engineering matters, and provide technical advice for decisions that shape program direction and/or policy.
  3. Developing and implementing advanced scientific or engineering solutions, systems, or strategies that addressed novel and challenging technical problems, demonstrating the ability to assess new concepts, evaluate technological trends, and apply them to achieve significant organizational goals.
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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 volunteer experience.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Time-in-Grade:
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Salary : $143,913

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