General Engineer – Direct Hire – SME

Full time Remote @AlfaCareers Official in Engineering / Technical
  • Remote - Anywhere in the U.S. (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Washington, DC, USA) View on Map
  • Post Date : November 12, 2026
  • Apply Before : November 13, 2026
  • Salary: $102,415.00 - $158,322.00 / Yearly
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  • Job ID 369019
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  5 Years
  • Gender  Any
  • Industry  Government / Public Sector
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor

Job Description

General Engineer – Direct Hire – SME (Accident Investigator) with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Pipeline Safety.

PHMSA protects people and the environment from risks related to hazardous materials transportation by pipeline. The Accident Investigation Division (AID) leads investigations of pipeline, underground natural gas storage, and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) events, the identification of accident trends and the sharing of lessons learned to enhance pipeline safety.

As a General Engineer (Accident Investigator), you will conduct and oversee the investigation of pipeline related failures, ensure OPS collects the data, technical reports and information needed to identify accident trends, and continually monitor the national pipeline infrastructure for incidents and accidents.

This is a remote position – the selectee’s official duty station will be their approved residential address (anywhere in the U.S., within a 50-mile radius of a major airport). Travel required: 50% or less.

Requirements: U.S. citizen; a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent; one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level (for GS-12) or GS-12 level (for GS-13), including experience in engineering disciplines concerning design, construction, operation and maintenance, experience in investigations or projects to improve transportation safety, and risk management / pipeline integrity management experience.

Salary: $102,415 – $158,322 per year (GS 12 – 13). Closing date: 13 November 2026. Announcement number: PHMSA.PSRG-2027-0003. Apply via the official USAJobs listing.

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