Electrical Engineer

U.S. Coast Guard; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 93,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid federal holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks an Electrical Engineer (GS-0850-12) for the Cleveland, Ohio area.

You will lead architectural and engineering work within the Civil Engineering Unit Cleveland, Product Line, ensuring compliance and successful project delivery. The role focuses on designing electrical systems for new construction and renovations, supervising contractors, and managing project execution from scope through completion, while adhering to codes,

Qualifications

• Develops project scope, site investigations, cost estimates, and milestones for design completion.
• Designs, analyzes, and develops electrical systems for new construction and renovation projects; prepares drawings and specifications.
• Provides technical oversight of A/E contractors; performs peer reviews; acts as COR.
• Manages project execution including construction oversight, submittal reviews, change orders, inspections, and QA.

Responsibilities

• Develops project scope, site investigations, cost estimates, and milestones to design completion.
• Designs and analyzes electrical systems for new construction and renovation projects; prepares drawings and cost estimates.
• Provides technical oversight of A/E contractors; conducts peer reviews and acts as COR.
• Manages construction oversight, submittal reviews, change orders, inspections, and quality assurance.

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-0850-12, Electrical Engineer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT CLEVELAND-PRODUCT LINE in CLEVELAND, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a/an Electrical Engineer and be responsible for for the architectural and engineering team. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Develops project scope, conducts site investigations, performs cost estimates, and plans milestones to design completion.

Design, analyze, and develops complex electrical systems for new construction and renovation projects; prepares drawings, specifications, and cost estimates using design software. Provides technical oversight and evaluation of A/E contractors; performs peer reviews; serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Manages project execution including construction oversight, submittal review, change orders, inspections, and quality assurance.

Performs Facility Asset Management (FAM), conducts facility condition assessments, recommends remedial actions, and responds to facility casualties. Applies building codes, life-safety standards, ADA, environmental regulations, and energy efficiency requirements in project planning and design.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Requirements & Education

This position does have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select \"Benefits.\" Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $93461 – $121502/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.