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.

15 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $146,268, above the department median of $143,402.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $2.2M
Role median: $146,268
Agency median: $143,402
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$133,609$169,621+

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

How total compensation varies among the 15 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 $145,318 for this role, 143% 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 · $145,318

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 $146,268, 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 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $146,268 ranks #1 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$114,008 · 4

Department of Transportation

$88,977 · 6

Department of Homeland Security

$83,095 · 23

Smithsonian Institution

$79,975 · 7

Department of Agriculture

$76,086 · 632

Department of Interior

$75,946 · 840

Department of Veterans Affairs

$70,697 · 284

Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation

$69,038 · 2

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$68,954 · 27

Internat Boundary Commission United States and Canada

$63,591 · 3

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.

Same department

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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Joshua Johnson

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$173,718

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $171,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,718
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,468
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $171,468
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Joshua Johnson holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,718. Their pay grade is 00.

Scott Kelly

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$159,087

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $153,687
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,087
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,687
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $153,687
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Scott Kelly holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,087. Their pay grade is 00.

Christopher Brlecic

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$152,163

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $152,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,163
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Montrose
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,163
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $152,163
Duty Station Code: 081700085
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Christopher Brlecic holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Energy based in Montrose, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,163. Their pay grade is 00.

Chad Johnson

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$146,568

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,568
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,318
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,318
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Chad Johnson is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $146,568. They are classified at grade 00.

Christopher Lovell

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$146,568

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,568
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,318
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,318
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Christopher Lovell is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $146,568. They are classified at grade 00.

Camren Hydemoore

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$146,568

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,568
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,318
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,318
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Camren Hydemoore works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. Camren earned $146,568 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Michael Adcock

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$146,268

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,268
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,318
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,318
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Michael Adcock works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. Michael earned $146,268 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Elden Deel

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$146,268

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,268
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,318
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,318
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

At Department of Energy, Elden Deel serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,268. They are classified at grade 00.

Steven Goucher

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$146,268

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,268
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,318
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,318
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

At Department of Energy, Steven Goucher serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,268. They are classified at grade 00.

Kenneth Haynes

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$146,268

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,268
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,318
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,318
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Kenneth Haynes holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,268. Their pay grade is 00.

Leander Pruett

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$146,268

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,268
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,318
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,318
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Leander Pruett works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. Leander earned $146,268 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Steven Webber

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$140,537

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $139,537
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,537
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Yuma
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,537
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,537
Duty Station Code: 040620027
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Steven Webber works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Energy based in Yuma, Arizona. Steven earned $140,537 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Camren Hyde-Moore

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$139,440

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $137,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,095
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,440
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,345
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $137,345
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

At Department of Energy, Camren Hyde-Moore serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,440. They are classified at grade 00.

Justin Gleason

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$137,864

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $135,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,864
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Montrose
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $135,864
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,864
Duty Station Code: 081700085
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

At Department of Energy, Justin Gleason serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Montrose, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,864. They are classified at grade 00.

David Holmes

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$133,609

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $133,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,609
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Phoenix
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,109
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $133,109
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

David Holmes is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Energy based in Phoenix, Arizona. 2025 total compensation came to $133,609. They are classified at grade 00.