Mechanical Engineer
You will advise multi-disciplinary teams on facility development products or services to ensure successful project execution.
You will conduct engineering analyses of the mechanical engineering components of potential facilities projects to determine feasibility of projects.
You will recommend methods to resolve facilities engineering design problems.
You will write correspondence to document technical recommendations in support of facilities projects.
Requirements include :
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and / or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
- This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
- If applying at the GS-13 grade level, you must have a current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) from any state, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico.
Qualifications for the GS-13 position include :
Providing technical reviews of facilities construction drawings and specifications for mechanical adequacy, compliance with functional requirements, and conformity with standard engineering and construction practices.Designing and developing layouts, construction drawings and specifications for facility mechanical systems such as heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, utilities, fuel handling, and industrial ventilation.Performing engineering services in support of Architectural and Engineering Contracts such as writing statements of work, estimating fees, negotiation, performance monitoring, and evaluation of bids.Providing design support prior to construction award and provides the successful management of any and all post-award aspects of the construction portion for the projects assigned.Qualifications for the GS-12 position include :
Using Whole Building Design Guide (WBGD) and energy modeling software to assist with producing proposed design drawings and specifications for mechanical and utility systems.Preparing calculations, cost estimates, project documents, reports, and designs for technical adequacy and sound engineering practice.Presenting proposed engineering designs and plans and results of studies to upper management and project stakeholders.Providing design support prior to construction award and provides the successful management of any and all post-award aspects of the construction portion for the projects assigned.Education requirements include :
Successful completion of a professional engineering degree.Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board.Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering.Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field.