Lead General Engineer – Hydrologic Instrumentation Lab

US Geological Survey; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

US Geological Survey in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Supervisory General Engineer to support R&D, procurement, repair/maintenance, testing, and evaluation of instruments and equipment. The role oversees lab and field testing, QA/QC, and documentation to guide instrument performance decisions.

The position requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree (or equivalent) and at least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level. Federal steps 01–10; salary ranges listed.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with ABET accreditation or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Evidence of professional registration/licensure or FE exam is acceptable under alternative standards.
• Experience planning and conducting instrument testing and evaluating performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct laboratory and field testing of instrumentation and equipment.
• Apply QA/QC requirements and analyze results to resolve technical issues.
• Document findings and recommendations to determine equipment performance and reliability.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality assurance

Technical analysis

Documentation

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Engineering combination/licensure options

Job description

US Geological Survey in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Supervisory General Engineer to support R&D, procurement, repair/maintenance, testing, and evaluation of instruments and equipment. The role oversees lab and field testing, QA/QC, and documentation to guide instrument performance decisions.

The position requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree (or equivalent) and at least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level. Federal steps 01–10; salary ranges listed.