Electrical Engineer, GS-0850-12, Reassignment (71189)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Wiesbaden; Vor Ort; EUR 64.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An engineering division of the U.S. Army is seeking an electrical engineering specialist to manage complex design projects for military facilities in Europe. The role requires developing designs and specifications while ensuring compliance with U.S. and host nation codes. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and have relevant project management skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a high-quality living environment in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Leistungen

Living Quarters Allowance

Access to DoDEA schools

Commissary privileges

Qualifikationen

• Must have a driver's license for operating vehicles.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a SECRET security clearance.
• Must have project management skills for complex projects.

Aufgaben

• Develop designs and specifications for electrical systems.
• Review contractor design submittals and manage projects.
• Serve as a technical advisor for district engineers.

Kenntnisse

Electrical engineering

Project management

Technical advisory

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Project management software

Jobbeschreibung

Position Overview

This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY. This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for non-competitive placements; to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions of longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

This is a JOBtoberfest Announcement for a permanent reassignment to an internal position in the North Atlantic Division, Europe District, Engineering Division.

Who May Apply

This position is only open to current, permanent USACE employees with time-in-grade eligibility at the GS-0850-12 level.

Open and Close Dates

Open Date: 25 September 2025
Closing Date: 14 October 2025
Anticipated Start Date: This assignment will begin on/about pay periods beginning in the 2nd Quarter of FY26.

Overseas Duty Location

Europe District Headquarters located in Wiesbaden or at McCully Barracks, Germany.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District’s headquarters is part of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community situated on the northern bank of Germany’s Rhine River and an ideal location for exploring the area’s mountains, beaches, festivals, ancient cities, shopping and amazing museums within the local area.

The majority of Europe District personnel have access to a wide range of benefits in place to ensure a high quality of life for our employees and their families while living and serving overseas, including: 21st Century DoDEA preK-12 schools, on-base Commissary & AAFES privileges, a Living Quarters Allowance to cover your housing & utilities and much more.

Interested candidates should provide their resume in the USACE Talent Management Portal (TMP) and be prepared to provide current SF-50 upon request.

This is a non-supervisory position supporting the District's vital mission.

This position serves as an electrical engineering specialist with responsibility for developing the designs, plans and specifications for lightning, power distribution, communications, controls, emergency power and other systems of major size and complexity for use in military facilities in Europe, including multi-story buildings, data processing centers, hospitals and similar structures.

Duties

• Preparing drawings, specifications and design analyses for electrical portions of designs performed in-house, and reviewing contractor's design submittals.
• Managing projects of considerable difficulty, containing combinations of unusual features, requiring significant departures from previous approaches to similar projects. Design review and design development are complicated by the requirement to adhere to US and Host Nation building, safety, electrical and fire codes; the use of US and foreign materials and equipment; differences in standards and construction techniques.
• Serving as a technical advisor to district engineers on complex design projects.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Other Conditions And Requirements

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 United States or its possessions to operate motor vehicles.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.
• One-year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a SECRET security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Overseas Position Requirements

• Overseas positions may have a tour limitation.
• You may be required to complete and sign DD Form 2365.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26 JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights.
• Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license and USAREUR driver\'s license.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid US Tourist and Official passport for the duration of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

For more information, visit the Office of Equal Opportunity at https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants.

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.