The Department of Energy (DOE) values the service and sacrifice of military veterans and their families. We remain steadfast in our efforts to hire veterans and military spouses by offering meaningful employment, career development, and workplace flexibilities. DOE is proud to be named America's #1 Best Federal Employer for Veterans in 2024 by Forbes, reflecting our commitment to the employment and advancement of veterans.
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Apply for any DOE position on USAJOBS or filter for positions open to Veterans or military spouses.
Why Work Here?
DOE is a solutions-focused agency engaged in a wide range of challenging and innovative work—from national security to basic research—that impacts the world in incredible ways.
We offer exciting careers, internship opportunities, and programs to gain skills that lead to jobs in the Energy Industry. DOE’s mission speaks to all sectors of the economy. Whether your expertise is in science, technology, engineering, national security, international affairs, or business, only here do you have so many opportunities to make a positive difference in your community, your Nation, and your world.
DOE offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package for veterans, military spouses, and their families. For more information, visit Benefits of Working at Energy.
Hiring Authorities
If you’re a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and separated under honorable conditions, or if you’re the spouse of an active-duty service member or veteran, you may be eligible to apply under special hiring authorities for veterans, veterans' preference, or military spouse appointing authorities.
Resources
- Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) – MSEP is an employment and career partnership, connecting military spouses with hundreds of partner employers who have committed to recruit, hire, promote, and retain military spouses.
- Operation Warfighter Program – This internship program provides opportunities for wounded, ill, and injured service members to transition military skills into civilian occupation.
- Solar Ready Vets Network – This U.S. Department of Energy funded network collaborates with various solar organizations to leverage military talent. The network also offers a fellowship that connects transitioning service members with on-the-job training in leadership and management roles in the civilian solar workforce.
- USAJOBS Career Explorer – This quiz matches job seekers with careers in the federal government based on their interest.
- Veteran Readiness and Employment Program – This program helps veterans and service members with service-connected disabilities on job training, education, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching.
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact the Veterans Program.