Electrical Engineer.

About the role

Responsible for the review and technical accuracy of plans, specifications, and design analyses of original designs of electrical engineering features of complex construction programs to a wide variety of standard and non-standard buildings.

Serves as a senior electrical engineer responsible for developing original plans, design analyses and specifications for complex electrical features.

Serves in an expert advisor and staff specialist to the engineering staff on all matters involving or related to the electrical portions of design development programs/reviews.

Responsibilities

• Receives problems and requests for information and interpretation of contract requirements from site personnel for resolution.
• Gives technical Guidance to other Engineers.
• Represents the Engineering Division in meetings and conferences with other organizations and with contractors.
• Performs design calculations, prepares drawings and specifications, selection of materials, and equipment for existing and proposed medium voltage electrical utility distribution systems, low voltage building, and other facility electrical equipment.
• Provides advice on the condition of major electrical system equipment as it concerns proper operation, repair and replacement options.
• Performs quality assurance of field installed electrical system components in accordance with applicable electrical codes and regulations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment:

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Incumbent is subject to a background investigation to determine suitability for Federal Employment.
• Appointment to this position may be subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the Education and Specialized Experience requirements described below.

• Basic Requirement: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering.
• Specialized Experience: Reviewing inspection reports on complex engineering projects; maintaining open communication with contracts, peers and higher management; auditing contractor's on-going work for contract compliance; interpreting complex building codes and regulations.

Benefits

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Advanced In-hire MAY be authorized.

Recruitment Incentive MAY be authorized.

Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized.