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The Department of Energy’s (DOE's) Office of Electricity (OE) provides leadership to ensure the nation’s energy delivery system is secure, resilient, and reliable. OE works to develop new technologies to improve the infrastructure that brings electricity into our homes, offices, and factories. Through a mix of technology and policy solutions, OE harnesses innovation for a stronger, more reliable North American energy system.

Access to reliable and cost-effective energy through the electric infrastructure is vital for the economic well-being of the United States and will play an even larger role as we continue to grow with the global digital economy. A modernized electric grid is the key enabler for getting the nation on a path to an equitable, clean energy economy with a nearly 100% clean electricity sector by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Discover the Office of Electricity

Learn how the Office of Electricity supports innovations that help keep America's electric infrastructure reliable & resilient.
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Check out this video about OE's work! In less than 2 minutes, learn more about OE's work to make electricity affordable and secure for all Americans! Watch videos about our microgrid and energy storage work posted on OE’s home page.

The Office of Electricity is an Equal Opportunity Employer with positions at Headquarters 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.

As the nation’s Solutions Department, there is no better institution than the Department of Energy to take on this challenge and help our nation transform our energy system for the 21st century. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook to learn more about our current projects.

The Office of Electricity Career Opportunities

OE has opportunities in many different areas. We are currently looking for professionals in these core disciplines:

  • Electrical Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Program Planning
  • Power Electronics
  • Energy Storage
  • Network Architect
  • Power Systems Modeling
  • Grid Communications Technology

Want to know more about OE? Email us at oecareers@hq.doe.gov and let us know what areas interest you most. 

Benefits of a Career with DOE

Learn more about DOE and OE job opportunities.

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:

  • Health, fitness, and wellness facilities and programs
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401(k)
  • Earn both annual and sick leave 
  • 11 Federal holidays
  • Recruitment incentives

OE Candidates Can Also Expect:

  • Competitive salary
  • Telework and remote work possibilities
  • Unparalleled training opportunities and career development programs