Electrical Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Galveston, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to competitive-service positions. The role is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division, Construction Branch, Construction Management Support Section, in Galveston, Texas. The Electrical Engineer inspects electrical construction operations and systems, visits civil and military construction projects during different construction stages, and advises on electrical construction problems. The position also reviews design documents for constructability and adequacy, reviews plans and specifications for active projects, initiates change orders when needed to address conflicts or construction problems, and assists with negotiations requiring technical expertise.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Meet the basic electrical engineering requirement through an acceptable engineering degree or an eligible combination of education and experience, including an applicable engineering registration or license, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination or another qualifying written test, at least 60 qualifying semester hours, or an eligible related curriculum combined with professional engineering experience.
Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service, including reviewing shop drawings for electrical compliance with contract documents, inspecting construction sites for electrical system operational problems, and testing electrical systems and equipment installed in civil project contracts.
Specialized experience must be demonstrated through experience; education cannot be substituted for it.
If using foreign education to meet the qualification requirements, provide an evaluation establishing its equivalence to qualifying U.S. education or evidence of qualifying transfer credit.
Complete a background investigation and meet any resulting suitability or fitness determination.
Complete a one-year probationary period unless the stated prior-service exception applies.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

Inspect electrical construction operations and systems, including interior electrical systems, underground and overhead medium-voltage switching networks, emergency generator systems, and intrusion alarm systems.
Visit civil and military construction projects at various stages to inspect and advise on electrical construction problems.
Conduct constructability reviews of concept, prefinal, and invitation-for-bid drawings and specifications to assess whether they provide for complete, functional facilities.
Study and review plans and specifications for current projects.
Initiate change orders as necessary to eliminate conflicts and resolve construction problems.
Assist in negotiations when technical expertise is required.