Mechanical Engineer.
Defense Logistics Agency · Arlington, VA · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
Serves as Mechanical Engineer in DLA Chief of Staff, DLA Installation Management (DM), Management Support Office (DS-M), Task Force Support Office (TFSO - HH-SMB), Engineering Division.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates transitions through the project execution phase and serves as Project Manager as well as a key resource during all stages of project implementation.
- Manages high level mechanical engineering programs and projects and provides advice to a diverse group of engineers, scientists, and trades contractors.
- Collaborates with stakeholders and leads discussions regarding project requirements, needs, limitations, constraints, and functionality to determine the most economical solution to meet the operational needs of the program occupants.
- Manages all aspects of high level engineering and construction programs'/project's finances and expenditures for the client including preparation, negotiation, presentation, approval, and communication of pricing.
- Manages assigned design, construction and alteration projects.
- Negotiates and coordinates project plans, budget objectives, and schedules with management of affected customer agencies to establish and/or manage customer expectations.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Tour of Duty: Set Schedule.
- Security Requirements: Required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAPs).
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt.
- Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
- This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.
Qualifications
- Basic Requirement: A bachelor's degree or higher in professional engineering.
- Specialized Experience: Leading complex mechanical and structural design analyses, utilizing finite element analysis (FEA) to resolve structural stress and shock design problems.
- Coordinating all project phases from initial layout and site selection to final structural code compliance and on-site engineering inspections.
- Negotiating contract proposals and technical terms with private-sector firms and DoD construction agents.
- Managing program finances and presenting budgets to senior officials.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
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