Senior General Engineer (Accident Investigator) (Direct Hire)

As a Senior General Engineer (Accident Investigator), you will: Lead Pipeline Investigations: Conduct and oversee pipeline accident and failure investigations, serving as the lead investigator when appropriate and coordinating with NTSB, OSHA, and state agencies to ensure thorough investigations and regulatory compliance. Drive Safety Analysis and Operational Improvement: Collect and analyze technical data, identify safety trends, share lessons learned, recommend corrective actions, and support inspection, investigation, and enforcement efforts to improve pipeline safety and field operations. Advance Strategic Initiatives: Identify operational improvements, align activities with PHMSA and OPS goals, and lead special projects through the development of reports, briefings, speeches, and other executive-level communications. Represent OPS and Build Partnerships: Serve as an OPS representative on internal, interagency, intermodal, and international working groups while collaborating with technical experts and stakeholders to advance agency objectives. Lead Public and Government Affairs: Support communications with stakeholders, the public, media, and Congress by promoting OPS programs, responding to emerging issues, and advancing PHMSA's legislative and public outreach strategies This position is perfect for an experienced Engineer who is looking for challenging assignments investigating pipeline facility incidents. As a Senior Accident Investigator you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert administering the pipeline safety program of PHMSA. This position will require you to ensure that the organization operates as an adequate and highly effective link with Headquarters, Regions and state partners while participating with the Director in establishing and executing national policy and initiatives.