U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Energy / Civil Engineering

Job-title file

Civil Engineering

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

260 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $145,785, above the department median of $134,419.

Employees: 260
Total payroll: $37.8M
Role median: $145,785
Agency median: $134,419
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$191,900+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 260 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Civil Engineering pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Civil Engineers — about 367,840 people — is $100,840. Department of Energy pays a median base salary of $144,589 for this role, 43% above that figure — about the 82nd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Energy sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$68,240

$79,930

$100,840

$129,680

$163,220

Department of Energy median · $144,589

The bar is the range of annual wages for Civil Engineers across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Energy’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 259 of 260 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Energy is $145,785, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Civil Engineering is held in 24 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $145,785 ranks #12 of 24.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 1

Presidio Trust

$196,129 · 3

U.S. Agency for International Development

$186,130 · 2

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$181,216 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$168,076 · 21

Smithsonian Institution

$167,276 · 5

Department of Housing and Urban Developm

$167,276 · 3

Department of State

$167,276 · 17

National Transportation Safety Board

$167,012 · 1

International Joint Cmsn: U.S. & Canada

$161,703 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$149,835 · 15

Department of Treasury

$141,557 · 1

Median total compensation for the Civil Engineering role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Matthew Galvin

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$116,618

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $116,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,618
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,618
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Galvin is a Civil Engineering at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $116,618. They are classified at grade 12.

Lyneil Harris

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$115,927

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $115,927
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,927
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Tulsa
Work county: Osage
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,927
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 404780113
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Lyneil Harris serves as a Civil Engineering based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $115,927. They are classified at grade 11.

Lukas Patrizio

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$115,783

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $115,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,783
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,783
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lukas Patrizio holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of Energy based in New York - New York, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,783. Their pay grade is 12.

Gerjen Slim

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$115,079

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $115,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,079
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Tulsa
Work county: Osage
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,079
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 404780113
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gerjen Slim holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of Energy based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,079. Their pay grade is 13.

Kelci Welty

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$114,942

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $114,942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,942
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $114,942
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Kelci Welty serves as a Civil Engineering based in Portland, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $114,942. They are classified at grade 13.

Scott Gilliland

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$114,137

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $114,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,137
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $114,137
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Scott Gilliland serves as a Civil Engineering based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $114,137. They are classified at grade 12.

Nathan Stearns

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$109,175

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $109,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,175
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Huron
Work county: Beadle
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 461420005
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Nathan Stearns serves as a Civil Engineering based in Huron, South Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,175. They are classified at grade 12.

Shiori Baba

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$106,457

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $103,507
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,457
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,507
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shiori Baba holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $106,457. Their pay grade is 11.

Kyle Garcia

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$104,213

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $104,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,213
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Huron
Work county: Beadle
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,213
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 461420005
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kyle Garcia holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of Energy based in Huron, South Dakota. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,213. Their pay grade is 12.

Bradley Cockerill

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$103,507

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $103,507
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,507
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,507
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bradley Cockerill holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of Energy based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,507. Their pay grade is 11.

Richard Realeza

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$100,314

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $100,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,314
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,314
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Realeza holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of Energy based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,314. Their pay grade is 12.

Garrett Larson

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$97,297

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $97,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,297
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Huron
Work county: Beadle
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,297
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 461420005
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Garrett Larson works as a Civil Engineering for Department of Energy based in Huron, South Dakota. Garrett earned $97,297 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Joseph Glossop

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$93,543

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $93,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,543
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,543
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Glossop works as a Civil Engineering for Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. Joseph earned $93,543 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Harrison Unger

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$88,502

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $85,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,502
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,552
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Harrison Unger holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,502. Their pay grade is 09.

Kevin Moody

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$88,502

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $85,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,502
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,552
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Moody is a Civil Engineering at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $88,502. They are classified at grade 09.

Russell Gray

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$86,703

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $85,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,151
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,703
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,552
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Russell Gray holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,703. Their pay grade is 09.

Steven Pflugshaupt

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$85,552

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $85,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,552
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Loveland
Work county: Larimer
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,552
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081550069
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Steven Pflugshaupt works as a Civil Engineering for Department of Energy based in Loveland, Colorado. Steven earned $85,552 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

David Mcclain

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$71,893

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $69,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,947
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,893
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,946
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Mcclain is a Civil Engineering at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $71,893. They are classified at grade 07.

Matthew Henry

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$67,351

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $67,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,351
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Duluth
Work county: Gwinnett
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,351
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 131810135
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Matthew Henry serves as a Civil Engineering based in Duluth, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,351. They are classified at grade 07.

Christopher Labee

Civil Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: ##
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): NN

Christopher Labee holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of Energy based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is ##.