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

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

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

4 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $171,408, above the department median of $143,402.

Employees: 4
Total payroll: $666.5K
Role median: $171,408
Agency median: $143,402
Comparison: Above

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

Materials Engineering is held in 10 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $171,408 ranks #5 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$191,636 · 60

Department of Treasury

$186,281 · 4

National Transportation Safety Board

$181,956 · 8

Department of Health and Human Services

$177,497 · 15

Department of Commerce

$152,053 · 96

Department of Transportation

$146,743 · 5

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$145,231 · 315

Department of Homeland Security

$141,720 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$141,021 · 16

Median total compensation for the Materials 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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Accounting 350
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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

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Employees with this title

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James Bielenberg

Materials Engineering/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$207,915

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $207,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,915
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,915
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $171,788
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

James Bielenberg holds the role of Materials Engineering at Department of Energy based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2026, their total compensation was $207,915. Their pay grade is 05.

Susan Lesica

Materials 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
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $158,501
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

Susan Lesica is a Materials Engineering at Department of Energy based in Germantown, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Richard Chinn

Materials Engineering/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$147,615

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $147,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,615
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Albany
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,615
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 410020043
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

At Department of Energy, Richard Chinn serves as a Materials Engineering based in Albany, Oregon. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,615. They are classified at grade 13.

Hugh Thomas

Materials Engineering/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$115,733

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $115,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,733
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Albany
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,733
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 410020043
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

Hugh Thomas works as a Materials Engineering for Department of Energy based in Albany, Oregon. Hugh earned $115,733 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.