General Engineer

Department of Energy HeadquartersAlbany, Oregon · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Morgantown, West Virginia

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Job type: Not stated by the source
Department: Department of Energy
Salary: USD 74,678–125,378 per year (as published by the source)
Posted: 2026-11-12
Applications close: 2026-11-25 · Closes in 13 days

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This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Department of Energy. As a General Engineer, you will plan and carry out DOE scientific and/or engineering projects or initiatives that are broad in scope.

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