Mechanical Engineer, GS-0830-11 and 12. (41230)

This position serves as a Mechanical Engineering Specialist with responsibility for the development of design, plans, and specifications for complex mechanical systems, equipment, and features of large civil works construction projects such as multi-purpose dams and river navigation structures.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates design, contract plans and specifications, and design computations for complex mechanical systems and features of navigation locks and dams and flood control reservoirs.
• Prepares design studies, assessments, contract drawings, analysis, documentation reports, design calculations, technical specification provisions, and labor and material estimates for mechanical engineering projects and equipment.
• Creates economic and design studies in connection with design and arrangement of all mechanical features of navigation and flood control structures, local protection work, and other projects.
• Visits projects to render advice, discuss methods, and outline instructions to meet the intent of the design and performance.
• Analyzes mechanical problems arising during construction/modification of projects, checks operation requirements to assure intent of design is met, and makes preliminary inspection of mechanical installations.
• Investigates mechanical equipment to determine the reason or cause for malfunctioning and recommends solutions to problems.
• Conducts investigations for the improvement and efficiency of features such as gate hoisting machinery, filling and emptying valves, and gate operating machinery on navigation locks and dams and flood control reservoirs.
• Provides technical support and guidance to lower grade engineers and drafts detailed technical correspondence.

Requirements

Basic Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering from a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript.

Experience Requirements:

• For GS-11:
  • One year of specialized experience which includes understanding advanced mechanical engineering principles in developing design plans and specifications; assisting with developing designs of mechanical systems and features of civil works construction projects; and utilizing various forms of computer design software.
  • OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a relevant field (e.g., civil, structural, materials engineering).
  • OR A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify.
• For GS-12:
  • One year of specialized experience which includes applying advanced mechanical engineering principles to develop design plans and specifications for mechanical equipment and features of large civil works construction projects; providing technical support and guidance to lower grade engineers; and drafting detailed technical correspondence.

Conditions of Employment

• One-year probationary period may be required.
• This position may require Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel over 25% of the time.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position is designated as Non-Sensitive with no access security clearance required.
• Position may be designated Mission Essential in accordance with DoDI 3020.42.
• Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Supervisor and/or Local command Policy and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends (mandatory overtime) or be subject to recall to duty.
• Incumbent must maintain a functioning telephone to aid in contact during recall/emergency situations.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).

Locations

• Buffalo, NY
• Chattanooga, TN
• Detroit, MI
• Grand Rivers, KY
• Huntington, WV
• Louisville, KY
• Nashville, TN
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Sault Sainte Marie, MI

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.