Biosafety Facilities Engineer - Lead Ops & Construction

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) in Athens, GA seeks a Facilities Engineer to support the USNPRC Facilities Operations Director in maintaining complex biosafety and biocontainment facilities and general physical infrastructure.

The role requires applying mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering principles, interpreting blueprints and system drawings, and developing project requirements and scopes of work for repairs, renovations, and new construction, including projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ABET-accredited program or coursework covering core engineering areas.
• Professional registration/licensure (EI/EIT/PE) or FE exam completed.
• Educational background must include calculus and engineering science.

Skills

Engineering principles

Blueprints & drawings

Project management

Facility operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ABET-accredited program

FE exam or licensure (EI/EIT/PE)

Related curriculum with 60+ credits in engineering sciences

Job description

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) in Athens, GA seeks a Facilities Engineer to support the USNPRC Facilities Operations Director in maintaining complex biosafety and biocontainment facilities and general physical infrastructure.

The role requires applying mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering principles, interpreting blueprints and system drawings, and developing project requirements and scopes of work for repairs, renovations, and new construction, including projects