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

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Computer Engineering at Department of Energy, U.S. Federal Government

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

6 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $144,281, above the department median of $143,402.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $895.3K
Role median: $144,281
Agency median: $143,402
Comparison: Above

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

Computer Engineering is held in 17 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $144,281 ranks #15 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Treasury

$204,169 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$194,454 · 2

United States Agency for International Development

$191,900 · 1

Department of State

$184,640 · 2

Department of Commerce

$182,905 · 38

Department of Veterans Affairs

$182,811 · 29

Department of Homeland Security

$180,021 · 18

Department of Transportation

$165,180 · 84

Department of Health and Human Services

$162,441 · 20

National Science Foundation

$159,916 · 1

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$159,575 · 667

Smithsonian Institution

$156,062 · 2

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

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Other job titles in Department of Energy

Accounting 350
Administrative Officer 47
Archeology 45
Auditing 212
Budget Analysis 370
Civil Engineering 295
Contracting 800
Economist 218
Electrical Engineering 654
Electrical Power Controlling 216
Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic 61
Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic 140
Electronics Engineering 135
Electronics Mechanic 55
Emergency Management Specialist 155
Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee 40
Engineering Technical 39
Environmental Protection Specialist 136
Equal Employment Opportunity 35
Equipment Facilities, and Services 76
Facility Operations Services 39
Financial Administration and Program 170
Financial Analysis 51
Fish Biology 45
Foreign Affairs 184
General Attorney 791
General Business and Industry 937
General Engineering 1,941
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 96
General Physical Science 963
Grants Management 218
Health Physics 38
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic 37
High Voltage Electrician 676
Human Resources Assistance 44
Human Resources Management 436
Industrial Hygiene 36
Information Technology Management 1,016
International Relations 59
Loan Specialist 55
Management and Program Analysis 1,859
Mathematical Statistics 49
Mechanical Engineering 78
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,548
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 193
Operations Research 127
Paralegal Specialist 40
Physics 46
Program Management 762
Public Affairs 118
Public Utilities Specialist 540
Quality Assurance 37
Realty 90
Records and Information Management 37
Safety and Occupational Health Management 121
Secretary 45
Security Administration 468
Statistics 67
Training Instruction 48
Transportation Specialist 48

Record list

Employees with this title

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Huan Nguyen

Computer Engineering/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Huan Nguyen holds the role of Computer Engineering at Department of Energy based in Germantown, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Mi Kyung Kang

Computer Engineering/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$160,389

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $160,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,389
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,389
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Mi Kyung Kang is a Computer Engineering at Department of Energy based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2026 total compensation came to $160,389. They are classified at grade 14.

Thuvan Bui

Computer Engineering/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$150,191

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $149,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,191
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,091
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Thuvan Bui is a Computer Engineering at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $150,191. They are classified at grade 13.

Terry Jordan

Computer Engineering/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$138,370

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $138,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,370
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Morgantown
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: Eugene

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,370
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 541840061
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Terry Jordan holds the role of Computer Engineering at Department of Energy based in Morgantown, West Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,370. Their pay grade is 13.

Levi Bowman

Computer Engineering/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$134,090

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $134,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,090
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,090
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $113,319
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Levi Bowman works as a Computer Engineering for Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Levi earned $134,090 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Dallas Jude

Computer Engineering/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$117,081

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $117,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,081
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lexington
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,081
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 211980067
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Dallas Jude is a Computer Engineering at Department of Energy based in Lexington, Kentucky. 2026 total compensation came to $117,081. They are classified at grade 13.