General Engineer - Direct Hire - SME
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety AdministrationAnywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States · Remote · Senior
$102,415 – $158,322
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal role investigates pipeline accidents and failures for the Department of Transportation, analyzing root causes and coordinating with agencies to improve safety standards. It suits experienced engineers with pipeline design, construction, and integrity management backgrounds who want to apply their expertise to critical infrastructure protection.
Our summary, not Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent education/experience combination
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience in engineering disciplines concerning design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair, and failure analysis of gas and liquid pipelines
- Experience conducting or participating in investigations or projects to improve transportation safety
- Knowledge of incident management tactics and processes
- Knowledge of accident investigation guidelines, regulations, and procedures
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Experience in risk management and pipeline integrity management systems
- Experience with management systems principles related to critical infrastructure protection