Electrical Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Fort Gordon, GA

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About The Position

This public notice flyer is intended to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications are not accepted through the flyer; interested applicants should consult its “How to Apply” section for information on how to be considered. The flyer may be used as positions become available, but there may or may not be actual vacancies filled.

The Electrical Engineer serves in a construction field office and is responsible for all phases of electrical installations, inspection, testing, and partial contract administration of systems and construction operations. The engineer provides expertise and technical advice on electrical engineering problems arising during construction. Assignments may involve multistory buildings, large energy plants, state-of-the-art solar systems, hospitals, and other large and comparably complex electrical systems for which the engineer is technically responsible or authoritative.

This position is subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation, and the employee must maintain a valid state driver’s license. The position uses the Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce direct hire authority. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the stated education and experience qualifications. Specialized experience must be demonstrated through experience alone; education cannot substitute for that experience requirement.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Meet the basic Electrical Engineer, 0850-series education or education-and-experience qualification standard: an appropriate engineering degree, or an eligible combination of education and experience demonstrated through professional registration or licensure, a written engineering examination, specified academic coursework, or an accepted related curriculum with professional engineering experience.
• At least one year of specialized experience, typically at the GS-11 level or above, serving as a technical expert on complex electrical systems, resolving critical design conflicts when required, and leading review and approval of electrical submittals for compliance and energy efficiency.
• Specialized experience must be met through experience alone; education substitution is not permitted.
• If foreign education is used to meet qualification requirements, it must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• A background investigation may be required for a suitability or fitness determination.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of electrical installations, inspection, and testing in a construction field office.
• Perform partial contract administration for systems and construction operations.
• Provide expertise and technical advice on electrical engineering problems arising during construction.
• Serve as the technically responsible or authoritative engineer for large and complex electrical systems, including those in multistory buildings, energy plants, solar systems, and hospitals.
• Act as a technical expert on complex electrical systems and resolve critical design conflicts when required.
• Lead the review and approval of electrical submittals, ensuring compliance and maximizing energy efficiency for critical missions.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and an agency determination that the move is in the Government’s interest.
• Advance in-hire, relocation, recruitment, or advanced leave accrual incentives may be allowed if determined to be in the Government’s best interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior