The Department of Energy (DOE) values the commitment and service of military veterans and their families. We remain steadfast in our efforts to hire veterans and military spouses by offering meaningful employment, career development, and workplace flexibilities.

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Why Work Here?

DOE is a solutions-focused agency engaged in a wide range of challenging and innovative work, from national security to basic research, that impacts the world in incredible ways. 

We are at the forefront of advancing equity in clean energy solutions to combat the global threat of climate change and promote America's energy independence. We’re helping America achieve President Biden’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 by advancing cutting-edge clean energy technologies, creating millions of good-paying union clean energy jobs, and building an equitable clean energy future. 

DOE offers exciting careers, internship opportunities, and programs to gain skills that lead to jobs in the Energy Industry. DOE’s mission speaks to all sectors of the economy. Whether your expertise is in science, technology, engineering, national security, international affairs, or business, only here do you have so many opportunities to make a positive difference in your community, your nation, and your world.

DOE emphasizes schedules and work arrangements that support work-life balance, including telework, flexible work hours, remote opportunities, and compressed work schedules. There are many benefits entitlements for veterans, military spouses, and their families. For more information, visit Benefits of Working at Energy.

Hiring Authorities

If you’re a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions, or if you’re the spouse of an active-duty member or veteran, you may be eligible for special hiring authorities for veterans, veterans' preference, or military spouse appointing authorities.  These veteran hiring authorities give you preference over other applicants in the hiring process. Veterans’ preference can be used when applying to permanent and temporary positions in both the competitive and excepted service of the executive branch.

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If you have any questions, please contact the Veterans Program Team.