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

Job-title file

Engineering Equipment Operating

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

14 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $121,693, below the department median of $134,419.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $121,693
Agency median: $134,419
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$118,041$145,961+

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

How total compensation varies among the 14 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

Engineering Equipment Operating pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — about 478,090 people — is $59,850. Department of Energy pays a median base salary of $121,693 for this role, 103% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Energy sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$42,190

$48,680

$59,850

$77,170

$101,090

Department of Energy median · $121,693

The bar is the range of annual wages for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 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.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Energy is $121,693, 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)

Engineering Equipment Operating is held in 10 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $121,693 ranks #1 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$111,297 · 3

Department of Transportation

$79,459 · 7

Department of Homeland Security

$78,774 · 22

Smithsonian Institution

$77,031 · 3

Department of Interior

$69,455 · 721

Department of Veterans Affairs

$66,972 · 226

Department of Agriculture

$66,505 · 472

Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation

$65,740 · 2

Inter Bound and Water Community U.S. Section

$65,135 · 23

Median total compensation for the Engineering Equipment Operating 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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Scott Kelly

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$148,856

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $143,606
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,856
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,606
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,606
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): BS

Scott Kelly holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,856. Their pay grade is 00.

Christopher Brlecic

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$137,721

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $137,721
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,721
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Montrose
Work county: Montrose
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,721
Basic Pay (before locality): $137,721
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081700085
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WB

Christopher Brlecic holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Energy based in Montrose, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,721. Their pay grade is 00.

Michael Adcock

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,943

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $121,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,943
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,693
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,693
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

Michael Adcock works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. Michael earned $124,943 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Joshua Johnson

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,943

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $121,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,943
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,693
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,693
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

Joshua Johnson holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,943. Their pay grade is 00.

Kenneth Haynes

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,643

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $121,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,643
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,693
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,693
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

Kenneth Haynes holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,643. Their pay grade is 00.

Elden Deel

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$121,693

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $121,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,693
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,693
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,693
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

At Department of Energy, Elden Deel serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,693. They are classified at grade 00.

Camren Hyde-Moore

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$121,693

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $121,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,693
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,693
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,693
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

At Department of Energy, Camren Hyde-Moore serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,693. They are classified at grade 00.

Chad Johnson

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$121,693

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $121,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,693
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,693
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,693
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

Chad Johnson is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $121,693. They are classified at grade 00.

Christopher Lovell

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$121,693

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $121,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,693
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,693
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,693
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

Christopher Lovell is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $121,693. They are classified at grade 00.

Leander Pruett

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$121,693

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $121,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,693
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,693
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,693
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

Leander Pruett works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. Leander earned $121,693 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Steven Goucher

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$121,693

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $121,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,693
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,693
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,693
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

At Department of Energy, Steven Goucher serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,693. They are classified at grade 00.

David Holmes

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$120,343

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $119,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,343
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,543
Basic Pay (before locality): $119,543
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WB

David Holmes is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Energy based in Phoenix, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $120,343. They are classified at grade 00.

Steven Webber

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$120,343

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $119,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,343
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Yuma
Work county: Yuma
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,543
Basic Pay (before locality): $119,543
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040620027
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WB

Steven Webber works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Energy based in Yuma, Arizona. Steven earned $120,343 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Justin Gleason

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$118,041

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $118,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,041
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Montrose
Work county: Montrose
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081700085
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WB

At Department of Energy, Justin Gleason serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Montrose, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,041. They are classified at grade 00.