Electrical Engineer, GS-0850-12 (46656)
Position Overview
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for multiple Electrical Engineers in the South Atlantic Division, Savannah District, Construction Division. Applications will be considered for one or both locations listed for employment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serves as electrical engineer in a construction field office, in charge of all phases of electrical installations, inspection testing, and partial contract administration of all systems and construction operations.
- Provides expertise and serves as technical advisor on electrical engineering problems arising during construction.
- Manages contracted items typically including substations, overhead and underground distribution systems, building power and lighting controls, fire alarms and electrical systems with related mechanical systems found in administrative buildings, shops, storage facilities, tactical equipment shops and other typical structures, as well as energy conservation projects.
- Assignments involve multistory buildings, large energy plants, state-of-the-art solar systems, hospitals, and/or other large and comparably complex electrical systems for which job is technically responsible/authoritative.
Requirements
- Citizenship: Applicant must be a citizen of the United States.
- Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
- Driver's License: This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles.
- Travel: This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
- Telework: This position may be eligible for situational telework.
- Probationary Period: A trial or probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of pay is required.
Qualifications
Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript.
Specialized Experience: Serve as the technical expert on complex electrical systems, resolving critical design conflicts when required; lead the review and approval of electrical submittals, ensuring compliance and maximizing energy efficiency for critical USACE missions.
Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards. OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards — GS-0800 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800
Benefits & Incentives
- Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
- PCS expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
Schedule & Additional Information
- Open Period: 20 July – 3 August 2026
- Position Type: Permanent
- Announcement Type: TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
- Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.
- Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
- 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.