Engineering Technician (Civil)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Philadelphia, PA

8h

About The Position

Serves as cost estimator responsible for the preparation of budget, control and detailed final estimates of cost pertaining to the planning and construction of various civil and military projects. This is a developmental position being filled at the GS-5/6/7/8/9/10/or 11 level with non-competitive promotion potential up to the GS-11. The position is listed as an Engineering Technician, but Engineers are also able to fill this position. Pay ranges by grade can be found here.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• May be required to serve a one year probationary period, if not already completed.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and keep current a valid driver's license.
• May be required to travel up to 10% of the time.
• US Citizens
• One year of specialized experience at the GS-05 level: Assisting with the review of technical drawings or documents, performing basic data entry into a database or spreadsheet, and/or gathering or compiling technical or pricing information from various sources.
• One year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level: Performing basic quantity take-offs from contract drawings, entering data into cost estimating software (such as MCACES), and/or obtaining price quotes from vendors to support cost estimates.
• One year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level: Completing quantity take-offs by determining materials required for projects, utilizing cost estimating software (such as MCACES) to prepare simple cost estimates, and/or reviewing cost estimates to identify and report potential errors.
• One year of specialized experience at the GS-08 level: Performing quantity take-offs for multi-disciplined projects, developing and analyzing cost estimates using cost estimating software (such as MCACES), and/or reviewing plans and specifications to identify potential discrepancies for cost estimates.
• One year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level: Preparing budgetary and control estimates by quantifying all work items and considering indirect costs, reviewing project plans and specifications to recommend changes for biddability and design, and/or assisting in the preparation of cost estimates for projects to be advertised.
• One year of specialized experience at the GS-10 level: Preparing concept, preliminary, and final cost estimates for budgetary purposes, reviewing plans and specifications and recommending changes to design engineers, and/or preparing cost estimates for change orders or value engineering studies.
• One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level: Preparing and summarizing total project estimates, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, preparing cost estimates for complex projects (such as bridges, dams, or military facilities) with little to no precedent, and/or evaluating alternate designs proposed by contractors and reviewing estimates prepared by Architect-Engineering (A-E) firms.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Engineers are also able to fill this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs the preparation of an itemized breakdown of the cost of each phase of the project for labor, materials, equipment, rentals, etc.
• Conducts research and investigation on cost data, labor requirements, terrain conditions, etc., prior to the preparation of budget estimates.
• Visits proposed projects sites when necessary to determine field conditions which may affect costs, i.e., location and condition of site, accessibility with respect to shipment of materials, character and scope of work, etc.
• Prepares estimates for feasibility studies, budget estimates and design memoranda for civil works and military projects based on ideas, sketches, preliminary plans and very limited information.
• Develops and updates cost estimates, project cost histories, and risk analysis based cost estimates during all phases of a project survey reports.
• Serves in a consulting capacity with planning and operation personnel on matters affecting job costs and makes recommendations as to the need for or feasibility of suggested changes.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Recruitment, relocation or student loan repayment incentive may be authorized pending management and district approval and interest.

What This Job Offers

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