Energy Engineer
What You'll Do...
Key Responsibilities & Expected Outcomes
- Prepare, review, update, and present engineering reports related to Technical Assistance (TA) projects across DOE/CMEI program offices.
- Develop, update, andmaintainproject plans, standard operating procedures, technical workflows, and documentation supporting TA delivery.
- Provide independent technical project support, ensuring engineering accuracy, clarity, and compliance with DOE/CMEI guidance.
- Analyze scientific and engineering data,identifytrends, and perform quality-control checks tovalidateaccuracy and consistency.
- Support DOE in evaluating energy technologies, systems, and processes relevant to critical minerals, manufacturing innovation, energy efficiency, and next-generation energy systems.
- Maintain transparency and adherence to federal advisory andassistanceservice requirements throughout all engineering work products.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities for Success
- Strong engineering foundation withdemonstratedability to independently perform energy-related technical tasks.
- Ability to interpret, analyze, andvalidatescientific data and engineering information.
- Excellent technical writing skills for producing clear,accuratereports and documentation.
- Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn DOE systems such as STRIPES, FAST, PAGE, and PMC.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Dedication to STI Federal's core values and professional, respectful communication.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education:
- BA/BS or MA/MS degree in engineering or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) licenserequired.
- Experience:
- 3 to 10 years of relevant energy or environmental engineering experience.
- Performs all functional duties independently in support of DOE programs and Technical Assistance work.
- Clearance: Ability to obtain and/ormaintaina federal clearance up to Top Secret/DOE Q clearance levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience:
- Experience supporting DOE programs, especially in applied energy, critical minerals, manufacturing, or energy efficiency.
- Expertisein evaluating energy systems, engineering processes, materials science, or emerging technologies aligned with CMEI initiatives.
- Knowledge of IIJA-funded programs and familiarity with federal TA structures supporting states, Tribes, local governments, and other entities.
- Experience conducting engineering modeling, energy system assessments, or environmental impact analyses.
- Understanding of standards, certifications, or technical frameworks used by DOE's Office of Innovation, Affordability, and Consumer Choice.
- Experience generating engineering documentation for federal programs, including SOPs, technical plans, or QA/QC frameworks.
Work Environment
- Environment: Work will be performed in a climate-controlled office, remotely or possibly on client sites as needed.
