Electrical Engineer, GS-0850-13 (71000)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, seeks an ESS engineering expert to lead complex electronic security system projects. You will establish design criteria, perform site surveys, prepare and review designs, and validate testing procedures to ensure successful deployments.

You will advise divisions and coordinate with agencies on ESS policies and technical standards. The role requires deep knowledge of electrical engineering, advanced problem solving, and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with ABET accreditation or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• One year of specialized experience as described in the DHA notice.
• Knowledge of electrical systems for electronic security systems and related design principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert for ESS program for DoD projects and provide design criteria.
• Perform site surveys, prepare and review designs, and validate testing procedures.
• Coordinate with divisions and agencies to resolve complex ESS engineering problems.

Skills

Electrical systems

Engineering analysis

Technical coordination

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Combination of education and experience in engineering

Tools

Electrical engineering software

Job description

USACE Organization

Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (HNC)

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (HNC)

Locations (City, State)

Huntsville, AL

Position Overview/Duties

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. Veterans’ preference does not apply to this announcement. Functions as a technical expert in the highly complex Electronic Security Systems (ESS)Program Mandatory Center of Expertise for USACE, located at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville and is fully responsible for all assigned individual projects, including establishment of criteria, performance of site surveys, preparation of designs, review of designs, formulation and acceptance of testing procedures, resolution of specialized technical hardware and software problems, and all other technical coordination required to ensure the successful deployment and operation of each ESS project. Advise and instruct other CE Divisions/Districts/Agencies relative to ESS program policies, technical procedures, and make binding, on-the-spot decisions at the designer's facility, at the supplier's factory, or on the installation site to solve controversial technical matters. Provides expertise to the field operating Divisions/Districts/Agencies in resolution of operational and technical problems after ESS acceptance, with emphasis on state-of-the-art technology. Conducts special studies of state-of-the-­​art ESS applications and special problems which arise during design, construction, testing, and operation. Participates in technical forums with other Government agencies as well as industry in the development and improvement of various ESS technical criteria. Participates in ESS Special Action Groups (SAG) called by HQUSACE to investigate special ESS problems dealing with planning for ESS expansions and other technical issues required to resolve complex technical problem areas. Reviews planning for new systems or system expansion designs for conformance to established design techniques, standards, and regulations. Verifies all design analyses and calculations prior to the start of CE Division/District detail design activities. Prescribes special technical performance requirements for the system and support facilities required. Reviews and evaluates all proposed individual project changes for overall impacts and potential precedent-setting actions. Determines modifications required to existing equipment in order to achieve required performance standards and technical requirements for new systems and equipment. Prepares designs for application of unique equipment or systems for complex and highly sophisticated state-of-the-­​art instrumentation systems. Resolves unique one-of-a-kind problems requiring new techniques and state-of-the-­​art design considerations. Prepares technical provisions of project specifications for incorporation in construction contracts. Reviews the contractor's ESS proposals, including hardware, software, sensors, communications, and test/checkout procedures. Reviews the contractor's submittals/shop drawings for accuracy, adequacy, and conformance with contract drawings and specifications, and the contractor's test plans and procedures. Reviews design analyses submitted to prove the system capabilities. Participates in factory and field acceptance testing for each ESS project.

Basic Education Requirements For 0850 Series

• Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must:
• lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate. structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

OR

• Combination of education and experience — college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
• Professional registration or licensure — Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than a written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
• Written Test — Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
• Specified academic courses — Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that includes the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph
• The courses must be fully acceptable towards meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
• Related curriculum — Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily, there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.

Requirements

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in federal service (GS-12).

• Investigates and resolves problems and conditions in electrical systems for electronic security systems which impact cost, safety, and performance.
• Knowledge of sources and techniques used to develop and apply novel approaches in the solution of engineering/technical problems.
• Applies advanced theories, concepts, and principles in the science of professional electrical engineering sufficient to serve as a consultant and expert on the electrical engineering aspects of electronic security systems for proposed and existing plans, designs, and installation activities, for worldwide projects.

Other Conditions And Requirements

• 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.
• Multiple selections will be made.
• Hiring incentives such as a relocation incentive and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• 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 has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 30 % of the time.

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

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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.