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Join the office that is transforming the nation's electric grid! From providing research and development funding for new software, prizes, and grid-related studies to promoting the transformative work of our national laboratories, the Department of Energy’s (DOE's) Office of Electricity (OE) is at the center of grid innovation.
OE’s mission is to stabilize, optimize and grow the electricity system to ensure the grid delivers affordable, reliable and secure energy to the American people.
Our goals are to:
- Strengthen, enhance, and expand the electric system’s capacity to reliably and affordably meet growing demand
- Ensure reliability and security of the electricity grid under increasingly complex, dynamic conditions
- Catalyze on-shore production and availability of critical grid components and
- Accelerate innovation through leverage of cutting-edge scientific initiatives.
OE is an Equal Opportunity Employer with positions in Washington, D.C. As a Federal employer, we welcome candidates who have served our country in other capacities, such as the military and the Peace Corps.
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Office of Electricity Career Opportunities
New Permanent GS-12 Management and Program Analyst:
The Office of Electricity has an opening for a permanent GS-12 Management and Program Analyst, with a promotion potential to the GS-13 level. Located in DOE’s Headquarters in Washington, D.C., the incumbent will provide programmatic, regulatory, and analytical support for cross-border electric transmission permitting and electricity export authorization programs. The incumbent will support the review, coordination, and processing of Presidential Permits, prepare and coordinate official public notices such as Federal Register publications, in addition to facilitating program documentation. Furthermore, the incumbent will assist OE’s NEPA Compliance Officer. A broader list of duties is described in the job announcement. The Office of Electricity’s goal is to help every home, community, and business flourish with affordable, reliable, and secure electricity. If you want to partake in the groundbreaking work OE is doing to modernize the nation’s grid, apply now!*
The application closes on 11/11 or after the first 75 applications are received.
*To be considered for the role, you must also complete a mandatory USA Hire Assessment. After applying, you will receive an email notifying you of a timeframe to complete an assessment or confirming that you already have a completed qualifying assessment on file. Please check your email, including spam folder for the communication.
New Permanent GS-14 Grid Modeler (Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist:
Based at DOE’s Headquarters in Washington, D.C., this role provides a fantastic opportunity to help manage the North American Energy Resilience Model, providing thought leadership in the area of grid modeling, assisting in the construction of new models and tools, and developing and implementing new analysis approaches and methods.
The application closes on 11-10-2026 📅 or after the first 75 applications are received.
Application links for interdisciplinary positions are separated by series (general engineer and physical scientist) due to Office of Personnel Management requirements.
Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist - Grid Modeler
Interdisciplinary General Engineer- Grid Modeler
*To be considered for the role, you must also complete a mandatory USA Hire Assessment. After applying, you will receive an email notifying you of a timeframe to complete an assessment or confirming that you already have a completed qualifying assessment on file. Please check your email, including spam folder for the communication.
Early Career Opportunities
The Department of Energy has Pathways Recent Graduate job opportunities available to support recruitment efforts across Departmental Elements (DE). Announcements will close on November 17, 2026, or once the 250-applicant limit is reached.
Pathways Recent Graduate – General Engineer (GS-0801-7/9)
View Announcement on USAJOBS
Skills and Experience Needed
OE seeks professionals with skills and experience in:
- Power Electronics and Data Science
- Materials and Systems Engineering
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Project Management
- Power Systems Modeling and Economics
- Chemical Engineering and Material Science
Learn more about and apply to DOE and OE job opportunities.
Want to know more about OE? Email us at oecareers@hq.doe.gov and let us know what areas interest you most.
We encourage you to make your resume and profile searchable in USAJOBS so it is viewable for future opportunities with our organization.
Benefits of a Career with DOE
DOE is committed to recruiting, retaining, and motivating a diverse, productive, and highly efficient workforce, and we strive to be the employer of choice by offering:
- Both annual and sick leave
- Federal holidays (11 total)
- Flexible spending accounts for both dependent care and health care
- Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities
- Health, fitness, and wellness facilities and programs
- Generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- Matching funds in the Thrift Savings Plan, a 401-K type plan for retirement savings
- Recruitment incentives
OE Candidates Can Also Expect:
- Competitive salary
- Unparalleled training opportunities and career development programs