General Engineer

National-Institutes-of-Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institutes of Health is seeking qualified engineers for multiple design and construction roles within several divisions. The position emphasizes professional registration, rigorous engineering coursework, and compliance with federal standards.

The selected candidate will support design, construction, and stewardship initiatives across NIH facilities. Applicants should have ABET-accredited degrees, professional licensure or candidate status (EI/EIT), FE exam readiness, and substantial

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree is required.
• Professional licensure (PE) or EI/EIT candidate status is required.
• Curriculum must include calculus and multiple engineering science areas.
• At least 60 semester hours in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences.
• Bachelor's in engineering tech or related field plus at least 1 year professional engineering experience.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Engineering licensure / PE or EI/EIT candidate

Calculus-intensive engineering curriculum (5/7 areas)

60 semester hours in physical/mathematical/engineering sciences

Bachelor's in engineering technology or related field with 1 year supervised experience

Job description

Do you have experience in facilities construction, renovation, design, energy usage, or stewardship? If so, consider joining one of the below programs! Please see the duties section for more information for each.

Programs

• The Division of Design and Construction Management (DDCM)
• The Division of Facilities Maintenance and Operations (DFOM)
• The Division of Facilities Stewardship (DFS)
• The Division of Technical Resources (DTR)
• The Division of Environmental Protection (DEP)

Basic Qualifications for a General Engineer, GS-0801 position

• a degree in professional engineering from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum;
• a degree in professional engineering that includes differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced that first-year physics and chemistry) in 5 of the following 7 areas of engineering science or physics: (1) statics, dynamics; (2) strength of materials (stress‑strain relationships); (3) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (4) thermodynamics; (5) electrical fields and circuits; (6) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (7) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics;
• be registered as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico;
• be currently registered as an Engineering Intern (EI) or an Engineer in Training (EIT);
• successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) 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.;
• successfully completed at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum as described above;
• successfully completed a curriculum that led to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology OR in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology AND have at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Additional qualifications for GS-11 level

• 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree that is directly related to the duties of this position, OR I have completed the requirements for such a degree in an appropriate field of engineering;
• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Assisting in evaluating design and construction objectives and preparing preliminary designs. 2.) Investigating project sites to determine the condition of a facility or property. 3.) Preparing fee estimates. AND 4.) Making detailed reports listing omissions and defects and assure the correction of all omissions and defects listed.;
• a combination of post graduate education and experience that is directly related to the duties of this position that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

Qualifications for GS-12 level

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Conferring with customers regarding design and construction requirements, material needs, building limitations and functional use of space. 2.) Investigating project sites to determine the condition of a facility or property. 3.) Preparing specifications and detailed cost estimates for use in bid evaluations and change order requests. AND 4.) Making final inspections, checking all phases of contract compliance with specifications and drawings.

Qualifications for GS-13 level

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Evaluating design and construction objectives and identifying the most economical and efficient procedures for building renovation, design and construction. 2.) Preparing detailed fee estimates and A/E contract criteria necessary for project completion. 3.) Conducting studies and developing plans, specifications, and construction requirements such as schedules, costs, labor and materials. 4.) Coordinating construction projects and resolving problems or conflicts that impede the progress and timely completion of construction projects. AND 5.) Interpreting building codes, regulations, construction standards and guidelines.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.