General Engineer

American Water Resources Association

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • $75,068–$116,969 Per Year

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Plan, coordinate, and manage research projects to ensure successful completion by collaborating with industry stakeholders, contractors and cross-functional teams to provide relevant results in a timely manner. NIOSH is a research agency that focuses on the study of worker safety and health, and empowering employers and workers to create safe and healthy workplaces.

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LocationWashington, DC
Salary$75,068–$116,969 Per Year

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Posted: 26-Aug-26

Location: Spokane, Washington

Salary: $75,068 - $116,969

Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree

Years of Experience: 2 - 4

Type:

Full Time

Level:

Experienced

Categories:

Environmental Engineering

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the agency Americans trust with their lives. As a global leader in public health, CDC is the nation's premier health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agency.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the federal institute within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NIOSH is a research agency that focuses on the study of worker safety and health, and empowering employers and workers to create safe and healthy workplaces.

What We Do

Our mission is to develop new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge into practice. This exciting career opportunity for a General Engineer is with the Spokane Mining Research Division.

The Spokane Mining Research Division is part of the NIOSH Mining Program. The Program serves as the focal point for miner safety and health research at NIOSH. Located in beautiful Spokane, Washington, we operate a state-of-the-art facility in a growing city that offers a well-balanced lifestyle with many outdoor activities, cultural events, and high-quality schools!

Position Description:

The person in this role will be responsible for conducting mining and ground control research with a group of multidisciplinary researchers on the team. The team focuses on reducing hazards to mine workers through applied laboratory and field research.

What you'll be doing day to day:

As a General Engineer, you will carry out the duties and responsibilities outlined below:

  • Design, initiate, and conduct basic and applied research addressing mining health and safety issues.
  • Lead and perform field and laboratory investigations, data collections, and technical assessments aimed at reducing mining-related injuries and fatalities
  • Apply engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to develop applied solutions for occupational safety and health challenges.
  • Utilize data-analysis methods and tools to accurately analyze, interpret, and communicate engineering and scientific findings.
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage research projects to ensure successful completion by collaborating with industry stakeholders, contractors and cross-functional teams to provide relevant results in a timely manner.

This job is open to:

U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Location: Spokane, WA

Salary: $75,068 - $116,969 per year

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Telework eligible: Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Appointment Type: Permanent

How to Apply

To learn more and apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

Review the complete announcement and apply by August 31, 2026.

Apply TODAY: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/879511200

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. *Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.

Email: ASKOHR@hhs.gov

Visit the NIOSH Careers page to learn more about occupational safety and health opportunities at NIOSH.

Apply now for this exciting opportunity to join us and develop new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and enhance worker well-being!

What we are looking for

Applicants must meet the basic engineering qualification requirements and the applicable experience or education requirements for the grade level.

How you will be evaluation

Resume Requirement: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages in length.

Transcripts or proof of certification are required

  • Note: You may submit an unofficial transcript or a list of college courses completed indicating course titles, credit hours, and grades received. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected for the position.

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About CDC | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

NIOSH is part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It has the mandate to assure every man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources. The CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, a service organization that protects the public's health. NIOSH's mission, as part of the CDC, is to develop new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge into practice. Our programs are responsive to the occupational safety and health problems that burden workers now and in the future. At NIOSH, our workforce is as diverse as the population we serve. We have a world-class team of talented experts from many different fields and backgrounds who share a common passion for occupational health and safety. It's this diversity of thought and inclusivity that fosters ingenuity, the collaboration of ideas, and partnership. A career at NIOSH means joining one of the best places to work as a public servant, protecting the lives of all workers.

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