Electrical Engineer

U.S. Coast Guard•Cleveland, OH

23d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-0850-12 Electrical Engineer position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Civil Engineering Unit Cleveland-Product Line, in Cleveland, Ohio. The engineer is responsible for the architectural and engineering team and designs, analyzes, and manages electrical engineering work for facility construction and renovation projects. The role includes project planning and estimating, construction oversight, facility asset management, and application of building codes, life-safety standards, accessibility requirements, environmental regulations, and energy-efficiency requirements. Applicants must meet the engineering education requirement and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, meet Selective Service requirements if applicable, pass a background investigation, and possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. A Public Trust clearance is required. A one-year probationary period may apply. The position is not in a bargaining unit.

Requirements

Meet the positive education requirement through an engineering degree meeting the specified criteria, or an allowable education-and-experience combination, including qualifying registration/licensure, a written engineering examination, specified coursework, or a related curriculum with professional engineering experience.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience must include professional electrical engineering design and analysis for facility or infrastructure projects, including drawings, specifications, or engineering calculations.
Specialized experience must include developing project scopes, conducting site investigations, preparing cost estimates, and establishing schedules and milestones for construction or renovation projects.
Specialized experience must include reviewing contractor or architect-engineer design submissions, monitoring schedules, and providing technical guidance during project execution.
Specialized experience must include applying building codes, life-safety standards, ADA requirements, and environmental regulations in engineering design or facility condition assessments.
U.S. citizenship.
Registered or exempt from Selective Service, as applicable.
Successfully pass a background investigation and meet Public Trust clearance requirements.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Submit required transcripts with the application when qualifying based on education or when required coursework is used to meet the education requirement.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
Disclose qualifying current or recent political appointee service to the Human Resources Office.

Responsibilities

Develop project scopes, conduct site investigations, prepare cost estimates, and plan milestones through design completion.
Design, analyze, and develop complex electrical systems for new construction and renovation projects.
Prepare drawings, specifications, and cost estimates using design software.
Manage project execution, including construction oversight, submittal reviews, change orders, inspections, and quality assurance.
Perform Facility Asset Management, conduct facility condition assessments, recommend remedial actions, and respond to facility casualties.
Apply building codes, life-safety standards, ADA requirements, environmental regulations, and energy-efficiency requirements in project planning and design.
Review contractor or architect-engineer design submissions for technical accuracy, monitor performance against schedules, and provide technical guidance during project execution.