Electrical Engineer

U.S. Coast Guard•Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Electrical Engineer (GS-0850-12) is located in the U.S. Coast Guard Civil Engineering Unit Cleveland—Product Line in Cleveland, Ohio, and is responsible for the architectural and engineering team. The position develops and manages electrical engineering work for facility construction and renovation projects, from initial scope and site investigations through design, construction oversight, and facility asset management. The engineer designs and analyzes complex electrical systems; prepares drawings, specifications, and cost estimates using design software; oversees and evaluates architecture and engineering contractors; and manages project execution, including reviews, inspections, change orders, and quality assurance. The position also conducts facility condition assessments, recommends remedial actions, responds to facility casualties, and applies applicable building, life-safety, accessibility, environmental, 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. A bachelor's degree in engineering meeting the stated criteria is required, with specified alternative pathways based on engineering coursework, licensure or examination, or related education and experience. Education cannot substitute for experience at the GS-12 level. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a valid state driver's license, and successful completion of a background investigation for a Public Trust clearance. A one-year probationary period may be required. Moving expenses will be paid in accordance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

Meet the engineering education requirement through a qualifying engineering degree or an accepted alternative pathway described in the announcement.
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience must include professional electrical engineering design and analysis for facilities 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 A/E design submissions for technical accuracy, monitoring performance against 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.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be registered or exempt from Selective Service, as applicable.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Meet the time-in-grade requirement by the vacancy closing date.
Successfully pass a background investigation; the position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Submit required transcripts by the announcement closing date if qualifying based on education or specific coursework.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.

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.
Provide technical oversight and evaluation of architecture and engineering contractors, conduct peer reviews, and serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Manage project execution, including construction oversight, submittal reviews, change orders, inspections, and quality assurance.
Perform Facility Asset Management (FAM), 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.