Electrical Engineer, GS-0850-12, Direct Hire Authority(DHA)(83113)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Fort Gordon, GA seeks an electrical engineer to lead electrical installations, inspection, testing, and contract administration across major systems in administrative buildings, shops, and facilities.

The role provides technical expertise on electrical problems during construction, including substations, distribution, power/lighting controls, and energy projects, within a DHA framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• U.S. citizenship is required for all positions.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must register for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical installations, inspection, testing, and partial contract administration on construction projects.
• Provide technical advisory on electrical engineering problems arising during construction.
• Address systems including substations, overhead/underground distribution, building power and lighting controls, fire alarms, and related mechanical systems.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Savannah District

Locations (City, State)

Fort Gordon, Georgia

Position Overview/Duties

• Serves as electrical engineer in a construction field office. The incumbent is in charge of all phases of electrical installations, inspection, testing, and partial contract administration of all systems and construction operations. Provides expertise and serves as technical advisor on electrical engineering problems arising during construction. Contracted items typically include substations, overhead and underground distribution systems, building power and lighting controls, fire alarms and electrical systems with related mechanical systems found in administrative buildings, shops, storage facilities, tactical equipment shops and other typical structures, as well as energy conservation projects. Assignments involve multistory buildings, large energy plants, state-of-the-art solar systems, hospital, and/or other large and comparably complex electrical systems for which job is technically responsible/authoritative.

Other Conditions And Requirements

• This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Minimum Education Requirement

Engineering: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards

GS-0800 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800

Specialized Experience

Serve as the technical expert on complex electrical systems, resolving critical design conflicts when required; lead the review and approval of electrical submittals, ensuring compliance and maximizing energy efficiency for critical USACE missions.

Other 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.

A trial or probationary period may be required.

Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.

Direct deposit of pay is required.

This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.

This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles.

Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).

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 may be eligible for situational telework.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

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

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-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.