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

Job-title file

General Engineering

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

1,711 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $137,736, above the department median of $134,419.

Employees: 1,711
Total payroll: $197.6M
Role median: $137,736
Agency median: $134,419
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$204,000+

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

How total compensation varies among the 1,711 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

General Engineering pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Engineers, All Other — about 154,070 people — is $122,930. Department of Energy pays a median base salary of $153,224 for this role, 25% above that figure — about the 72nd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Energy sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$66,810

$90,970

$122,930

$158,090

$189,950

Department of Energy median · $153,224

The bar is the range of annual wages for Engineers, All Other 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 1,298 of 1,711 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 $137,736, 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)

General Engineering is held in 35 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $137,736 ranks #23 of 35.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

$204,000 · 72

International Joint Cmsn: U.S. & Canada

$199,300 · 1

National Science Foundation

$198,712 · 89

Presidio Trust

$196,129 · 3

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$193,452 · 2

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$191,900 · 1

Surface Transportation Board

$181,216 · 2

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$181,216 · 7

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$176,570 · 868

Department of State

$171,923 · 106

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$170,045 · 3,426

National Transportation Safety Board

$169,429 · 15

Median total compensation for the General 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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William Buchko

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,736

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,736
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,736
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Buchko is a General Engineering at Department of Energy based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $124,736. They are classified at grade 13.

Heather Dougherty

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,736

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,736
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,736
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Heather Dougherty serves as a General Engineering based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,736. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Vestal

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,593

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,593
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oak Ridge
Work county: Anderson
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471850001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Michael Vestal serves as a General Engineering based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,593. They are classified at grade 13.

Samuel Knott

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,559

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,559
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,559
Pay grade: 03
Work city: York
Work county: York
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,559
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 429610133
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): NN

Samuel Knott is a General Engineering at Department of Energy based in York, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $124,559. They are classified at grade 03.

Long Vo

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,277

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,277
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Los Alamos
Work county: Los Alamos
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,277
Basic Pay (before locality): $105,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350510028
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): EK

Long Vo holds the role of General Engineering at Department of Energy based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,277. Their pay grade is 04.

John Young

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oak Ridge
Work county: Anderson
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471850001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, John Young serves as a General Engineering based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Ernest Hynds

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Aiken
Work county: Aiken
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450020003
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Ernest Hynds serves as a General Engineering based in Aiken, South Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Jesus Ortiz-De

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Richland
Work county: Benton
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531850005
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jesus Ortiz-De works as a General Engineering for Department of Energy based in Richland, Washington. Jesus earned $124,093 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Herman Radke

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oak Ridge
Work county: Anderson
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471850001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Herman Radke is a General Engineering at Department of Energy based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 2024 total compensation came to $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Rigas

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oak Ridge
Work county: Anderson
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471850001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Rigas works as a General Engineering for Department of Energy based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Michael earned $124,093 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Grant Rivera

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Mandeville
Work county: Saint Tammany
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221400103
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Grant Rivera holds the role of General Engineering at Department of Energy based in Mandeville, Louisiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,093. Their pay grade is 13.

Colin Skowronski

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Richland
Work county: Benton
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531850005
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Colin Skowronski holds the role of General Engineering at Department of Energy based in Richland, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,093. Their pay grade is 13.

April Coffman

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Aiken
Work county: Aiken
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450020003
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

April Coffman works as a General Engineering for Department of Energy based in Aiken, South Carolina. April earned $124,093 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jon Champion

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$123,485

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $123,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,485
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,485
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Jon Champion serves as a General Engineering based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,485. They are classified at grade 14.

Bethany Baughman

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$123,291

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $123,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,291
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Aiken
Work county: Aiken
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,291
Basic Pay (before locality): $105,539
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450020003
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): NN

Bethany Baughman is a General Engineering at Department of Energy based in Aiken, South Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $123,291. They are classified at grade 03.

Jordan Early

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$123,230

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $123,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,230
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Freeport
Work county: Brazoria
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,230
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482490039
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Jordan Early serves as a General Engineering based in Freeport, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,230. They are classified at grade 13.

Mohammed Akbar

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$123,230

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $123,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,230
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Winnie
Work county: Chambers
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,230
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 487555071
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mohammed Akbar works as a General Engineering for Department of Energy based in Winnie, Texas. Mohammed earned $123,230 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Singfoong Cheah

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$122,935

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $122,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,935
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,635
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Singfoong Cheah serves as a General Engineering based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,935. They are classified at grade 13.

Saagarika Thanvi

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$122,843

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $122,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,843
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,343
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Saagarika Thanvi serves as a General Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,843. They are classified at grade 12.

Joshua Gregory

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$122,635

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $122,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,635
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Centennial
Work county: Arapahoe
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,635
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080345005
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joshua Gregory holds the role of General Engineering at Department of Energy based in Centennial, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $122,635. Their pay grade is 13.

William Handy

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$122,635

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $122,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,635
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Golden
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,635
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081000059
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, William Handy serves as a General Engineering based in Golden, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,635. They are classified at grade 13.

Chad Sapp

General Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$122,635

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $122,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,635
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Golden
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,635
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081000059
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Chad Sapp is a General Engineering at Department of Energy based in Golden, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $122,635. They are classified at grade 13.