General Engineer

National Institutes of Health • Frederick, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a General Engineer within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically within one of several divisions: the Division of Design and Construction Management (DDCM), the Division of Facilities Maintenance and Operations (DFOM), the Division of Facilities Stewardship (DFS), the Division of Technical Resources (DTR), or the Division of Environmental Protection (DEP). The role involves leading planning and design for substantial construction and renovation projects, site investigations, preparing estimates, monitoring project progress, performing final inspections, and utilizing information management and CADD programs. Specific divisions offer unique opportunities: DDCM focuses on biomedical research facilities, DFOM handles operations and maintenance of facilities and utility systems with responsibilities in accreditation and certification, DFS assesses portfolios and promotes plans for facility improvement and energy efficiency, DTR provides technical expertise and oversight for design and construction documents across various facility types, and DEP focuses on waste management and environmental protection. The position requires a commitment to improving federal government efficiency and upholding constitutional ideals.

Requirements

• A degree in professional engineering from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; OR
• A degree in professional engineering that includes differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced that first-year physics and chemistry) in 5 of the following 7 areas of engineering science or physics: (1) statics, dynamics; (2) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (3) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (4) thermodynamics; (5) electrical fields and circuits; (6) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (7) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics; OR
• Be registered as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico; OR
• Be currently registered as an Engineering Intern (EI) or an Engineer in Training (EIT); OR
• Successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.; OR
• Successfully completed at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum as described above; OR
• Successfully completed a curriculum that led to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology OR in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology AND have at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
• For GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree that is directly related to the duties of this position, OR have completed the requirements for such a degree in an appropriate field of engineering; OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Assisting in evaluating design and construction objectives and preparing preliminary designs. 2.) Investigating project sites to determine the condition of a facility or property. 3.) Preparing fee estimates. AND 4.) Making detailed reports listing omissions and defects and assure the correction of all omissions and defects listed.; OR a combination of post graduate education and experience that is directly related to the duties of this position that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
• For GS-12: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Conferring with customers regarding design and construction requirements, material needs, building limitations and functional use of space. 2.) Investigating project sites to determine the condition of a facility or property. 3.) Preparing specifications and detailed cost estimates for use in bid evaluations and change order requests. AND 4.) Making final inspections, checking all phases of contract compliance with specifications and drawings.
• For GS-13: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Evaluating design and construction objectives and identifying the most economical and efficient procedures for building renovation, design and construction. 2.) Preparing detailed fee estimates and A/E contract criteria necessary for project completion. 3.) Conducting studies and developing plans, specifications, and construction requirements such as schedules, costs, labor and materials. 4.) Coordinating construction projects and resolving problems or conflicts that impede the progress and timely completion of construction projects. AND 5.) Interpreting building codes, regulations, construction standards and guidelines.
• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires Education. Please submit transcripts.
• Position requires financial disclosure, OGE-450 required.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in facilities construction, renovation, design, energy usage, or stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design work for substantial multi-phase new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for a variety of real property facilities.
• Lead site investigations and evaluate data obtained to determine feasibility, topography, and site configuration or condition of structure and essential data prior to initiating design.
• Direct the preparation of detailed fee estimates and the pertinent correspondence, plans, reports and A/E contract criteria necessary for project completion.
• Monitor project reviews, readjusting money, schedules and work required to complete assigned projects.
• Perform final acceptance inspections and complete all administrative actions required to close out assigned projects.
• Use information management, project tracking and computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs to solve engineering problems and facilitate work.
• Ensure construction contractors are meeting local, state and federal health and safety requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services.
• Repayment of certain outstanding Federally insured student loans.
• Service credit for prior work experience or active-duty uniformed service for annual leave accrual rate.
• Recruitment incentive.
• Relocation incentive if moving from a different geographic location.

What This Job Offers

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