Electrical Engineer – Federal Facility Projects (GS-12)

Department of Homeland Security; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, seeks an Electrical Engineer (GS-0850-12) in Birmingham, Alabama.

The vacancy requires ABET-accredited engineering education or an equivalent combination, plus specialized federal experience and professional licensure or FE exam. Applicants must meet education and experience criteria, including design, analysis, and construction oversight for facilities projects, and knowledge of codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Education: ABET-accredited engineering program or combination of education and experience in engineering sciences.
• For GS-12: at least one full year of specialized experience at GS-11 level in federal sector.
• Professional registration/licensure (EI/EIT/PE) or FE examination can qualify in lieu of experience.
• Certain academic coursework or related curricula may substitute for part of the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Applying building codes, life-safety standards, ADA requirements, and environmental regulations in engineering design or facility condition assessments.
• Performing professional electrical engineering work involving design, analysis for facilities or infrastructure projects, including drawings, specifications, or calculations.
• Reviewing contractor submissions, monitoring schedules, and providing technical guidance during project execution.
• Developing project scopes, conducting site investigations, preparing cost estimates, and establishing schedules for construction or renovation projects.
• Participating in construction oversight activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements and engineering standards.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Combination of education and experience

Professional registration/licensure (EI/EIT/PE)

Fundamentals of Engineering examination (FE)

Job description

Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, seeks an Electrical Engineer (GS-0850-12) in Birmingham, Alabama.

The vacancy requires ABET-accredited engineering education or an equivalent combination, plus specialized federal experience and professional licensure or FE exam. Applicants must meet education and experience criteria, including design, analysis, and construction oversight for facilities projects, and knowledge of codes and standards.