Mechanical Engineer

Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Washington, DC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide professional support for Steam and Chilled Water engineering. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience evaluating utility distribution systems, managing projects, and ensuring oversight of contractor performance. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred. The position entails project management and technical expertise for various engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in steam and chilled water engineering.
• Specialized experience in related engineering projects.
• Meet OPM qualification standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend specifications for Utility Distribution Systems.
• Manage security infrastructure programs.
• Review architectural and engineering project specifications.

Skills

Technical expertise in Utility Distribution Systems

Project management

Contract oversight

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Summary

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Utilities and Power Plant Operations. This is a unique opportunity to support the mission of the AOC and serve as a Mechanical Engineer who provides professional support for Steam and Chilled Water related engineering for the Capitol Power Plant (CPP) distribution system and plant buildings.

Duties

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Utilities and Power Plant Operations. This is a unique opportunity to support the mission of the AOC and serve as a Mechanical Engineer who provides professional support for Steam and Chilled Water related engineering for the Capitol Power Plant (CPP) distribution system and plant buildings.

Requirements

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

• Providing technical expertise to evaluate and recommend specifications and proposals for various Utility Distribution Systems (UDS) and plant engineering projects.
• Performing security infrastructure program management.
• Evaluating studies, plans, design specifications and progress reports for architectural, engineering and construction processes and projects.
• Performing project management and monitoring for new construction, renovations and improvements to facilities.
• Serving as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) or equivalent to ensure accurate and adequate oversight of contractor performance.

A Professional Engineer (PE) license is desired.