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

Job-title file

Engineering Equipment Operating

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

23 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $83,095, below the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $1.9M
Role median: $83,095
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$67,943$112,268+

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

How total compensation varies among the 23 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 Homeland Security pays a median base salary of $82,729 for this role, 38% above that figure — about the 78th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Homeland Security sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$42,190

$48,680

$59,850

$77,170

$101,090

Department of Homeland Security median · $82,729

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 Homeland Security’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Homeland Security is $83,095, 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 Homeland Security, the median of $83,095 ranks #4 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$146,268 · 15

Presidio Trust

$114,008 · 4

Department of Transportation

$88,977 · 6

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 Homeland Security

Accounting 456
Accounting Technician 316
Administrative Officer 152
Aircraft Mechanic 141
Auditing 354
Budget Analysis 540
Civil Engineering 235
Civil Rights Analysis 121
Construction Analyst 104
Contracting 1,480
DHS Cybersecurity Specialist (For DHS Use Only) 227
Economist 119
Education and Vocational Training 106
Electrician 122
Emergency Management Specialist 12,989
Engineering Technical 108
Environmental Protection Specialist 1,071
Equal Employment Opportunity 182
Equipment Facilities, and Services 162
Equipment Services 129
Financial Administration and Program 1,075
Fire Protection and Prevention 113
General Attorney 1,405
General Business and Industry 364
General Engineering 464
General Legal and Kindred Administration 511
General Supply 102
Government Information Specialist 411
Grants Management 497
Human Resources Assistance 245
Human Resources Management 2,143
Information Technology Management 5,251
Instructional Systems 194
Inventory Management 217
Language Specialist 105
Legal Instruments Examining 142
Logistics Management 711
Maintenance Mechanic 290
Management and Program Analysis 8,957
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 497
Marine Machinery Mechanic 116
Materials Handler 170
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 9,520
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 621
Operations Research 200
Painting 116
Paralegal Specialist 131
Program Management 1,343
Public Affairs 533
Safety and Occupational Health Management 216
Secretary 137
Security Administration 1,639
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,160
Social Science 159
Supply Clerical and Technician 106
Supply Program Management 1,007
Telecommunications 431
Training Instruction 886
Transportation Operations 209
Transportation Specialist 197

Record list

Employees with this title

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Joseph Smith

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$114,742

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $113,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,742
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Otis Air National Guard Base, Falmouth
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,742
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $113,742
Duty Station Code: 250975001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Joseph Smith is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Otis Air National Guard Base, Falmouth, Massachusetts. 2026 total compensation came to $114,742. They are classified at grade 09.

Anthony Atkinson

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$109,120

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $108,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,120
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,754
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,754
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Anthony Atkinson holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,120. Their pay grade is 11.

Arnold Dailey

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$98,205

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $97,839
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,205
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,839
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,839
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Arnold Dailey works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. Arnold earned $98,205 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

David Riordan

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$98,192

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $97,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,192
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Otis Air National Guard Base, Falmouth
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,192
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,192
Duty Station Code: 250975001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

David Riordan is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Otis Air National Guard Base, Falmouth, Massachusetts. 2026 total compensation came to $98,192. They are classified at grade 06.

Robert Quinn

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$89,760

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $88,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,760
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,760
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,760
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Robert Quinn works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Homeland Security based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Robert earned $89,760 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Jamie Pangle

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$89,335

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $88,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,335
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,969
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,969
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

At Department of Homeland Security, Jamie Pangle serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Round Hill, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,335. They are classified at grade 11.

William Redus

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$89,335

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $88,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,335
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,969
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,969
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

At Department of Homeland Security, William Redus serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Round Hill, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,335. They are classified at grade 11.

Donald Swisher

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$89,335

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $88,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,335
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,969
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,969
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Donald Swisher works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. Donald earned $89,335 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Shawn Miller

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$88,969

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $88,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,969
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,969
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,969
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Shawn Miller works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. Shawn earned $88,969 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Ryan Hooe

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$86,246

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $85,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,246
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,880
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,880
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Ryan Hooe holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,246. Their pay grade is 11.

Brian Ouimet

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$83,271

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $83,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,271
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,271
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,271
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Brian Ouimet works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Homeland Security based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Brian earned $83,271 in 2025. Their pay grade is 08.

Spencer Dailey

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$83,095

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $82,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,095
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,729
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,729
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

At Department of Homeland Security, Spencer Dailey serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Round Hill, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,095. They are classified at grade 11.

Brad Darr

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$79,035

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $79,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,035
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,035
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,035
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Brad Darr holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,035. Their pay grade is 10.

Daniel Scheck

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$78,803

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $77,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,803
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,803
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,803
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Daniel Scheck is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. 2026 total compensation came to $78,803. They are classified at grade 08.

John Mcpherson

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$78,513

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $78,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,513
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,513
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,513
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

At Department of Homeland Security, John Mcpherson serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,513. They are classified at grade 08.

Phillip Burnham

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$77,551

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $76,551
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,551
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,551
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,551
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Phillip Burnham holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $77,551. Their pay grade is 10.

Didier Alther

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$75,923

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $74,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,923
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,923
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,923
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Didier Alther works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Homeland Security based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Didier earned $75,923 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Christopher Duggan

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$75,923

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $74,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,923
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,923
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,923
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Christopher Duggan works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Homeland Security based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Christopher earned $75,923 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Crossley Keogh

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$75,779

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $75,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,779
Pay grade: 10
Work city: New York - Richmond
Work state: New York
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,779
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,779
Duty Station Code: 364170085
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Crossley Keogh is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in New York - Richmond, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $75,779. They are classified at grade 10.

James Marks

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$75,716

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $75,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,716
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,716
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,716
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

James Marks is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. 2025 total compensation came to $75,716. They are classified at grade 08.

Frank Linkous

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$73,608

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $73,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,608
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Portsmouth
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,108
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,108
Duty Station Code: 511970740
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

Frank Linkous works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Homeland Security based in Portsmouth, Virginia. Frank earned $73,608 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Isidro Malicdem

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$68,913

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $68,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,913
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Portsmouth
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,913
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,913
Duty Station Code: 511970740
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

At Department of Homeland Security, Isidro Malicdem serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Portsmouth, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,913. They are classified at grade 08.

William Benner

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$67,943

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $67,577
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,943
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,577
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,577
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716

William Benner is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $67,943. They are classified at grade 08.