Mechanical Engineer.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Savannah (GA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Savannah, GA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (GS-12) to lead design and construction efforts for complex structures.

The role requires advanced mechanical engineering knowledge, CAD/BIM proficiency (REVIT), and the ability to develop plans and specifications for building systems. Candidates should have an ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and at least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level; prior DoD experience and familiarity with

Formación

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, applying advanced mechanical engineering design and construction techniques.
• Experience developing design plans and specifications for structures and buildings.
• Experience using CAD and BIM software such as REVIT.
• Experience developing HVAC and related systems for complex construction, renovation or maintenance.

Responsabilidades

• Reviews, evaluates, and determines the adequacy of submittals from contractors under Government contracts.
• Meets with contractors and agency representatives to establish materials, test, and commissioning requirements.
• Evaluates technical data and methods of installation submitted by contractors.
• Participates in A-E or D-B evaluation and selection to ensure design excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and maintains facility standard design documents with users and facility proponents.

Conocimientos

Mechanical engineering knowledge

REVIT proficiency

BIM familiarity

Stakeholder communication

Educación

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering BS

Herramientas

REVIT

CAD

Descripción del empleo

• Reviews, evaluates, and determines the adequacy of shop drawings, samples, certificates of compliance, laboratory analyses, and other submittals and data from contractors covered by Government contracts.
• Meets with contractors, manufacturers' representatives, and Government agency representatives to establish materials and test, and building commissioning requirements.
• Evaluates technical data pertaining to design, materials, equipment, shop drawings, proposals for modifications and additions, and methods of installation submitted by contractors.
• Participates in the A-E and/or D-B evaluation and selection process. Evaluates and/or recommends the work of design and construction firms to ensure design excellence and compliance with all regulations and design criteria.
• Develops and maintains facility standard design documents in coordination with user and facility proponents.

Duties

• Reviews, evaluates, and determines the adequacy of shop drawings, samples, certificates of compliance, laboratory analyses, and other submittals and data from contractors covered by Government contracts.
• Meets with contractors, manufacturers' representatives, and Government agency representatives to establish materials and test, and building commissioning requirements.
• Evaluates technical data pertaining to design, materials, equipment, shop drawings, proposals for modifications and additions, and methods of installation submitted by contractors.
• Participates in the A-E and/or D-B evaluation and selection process. Evaluates and/or recommends the work of design and construction firms to ensure design excellence and compliance with all regulations and design criteria.
• Develops and maintains facility standard design documents in coordination with user and facility proponents.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position may require TDY 20% of the time.

Conditions of employment

• The position 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 competitive service.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Minimum Education Requirement

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

Specialized Experience Requirement

• Gs-12
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience includes 1). Applying the latest advanced mechanical engineering design and construction techniques to develop design plans and specifications for all types of structures and buildings; 2). Experience using computer aided design and building information modeling software such as REVIT; 3). Develop design plans and specifications for heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other systems for complex construction, renovation or maintenance pro.

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

Gs-12

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience includes 1). Applying the latest advanced mechanical engineering design and construction techniques to develop design plans and specifications for all types of structures and buildings; 2). Experience using computer aided design and building information modeling software such as REVIT; 3). Develop design plans and specifications for heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other systems for complex construction, renovation or maintenance pro.

Additional information

• This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a(n) 18 Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.