Mechanical Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Elmendorf AFB, AK

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About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The Mechanical Engineer supervises the mechanical engineers in the Mechanical and Electrical Section of the Design Branch, providing technical and administrative oversight. The role plans, directs, and manages mechanical engineering work for in-house design, design reviews, quality assurance of in-house and Architect-Engineer contracted work, and technical support to field operating elements. The position coordinates and integrates mechanical engineering activities with other engineering disciplines and serves as the Alaska District’s mechanical design expert, advisor, and subject matter expert. It also provides quality control and assurance for mechanical disciplines.

The position is supervisory and requires a current, active, valid, and unrestricted Professional Engineer and/or Architect license from a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory. Approximately 15% travel for temporary duty is required. Appointment may require a background investigation and a one-year probationary period. The employee must submit the applicable financial disclosure report upon entry and annually thereafter.

Requirements

• Meet the basic engineering education or education-and-experience qualification requirement described in the announcement.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience performing mechanical engineering design and analysis for facilities, including features such as HVAC, plumbing, fuel systems, or fire protection.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience providing technical reviews of engineering designs, plans, and specifications for compliance with project requirements.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience coordinating mechanical engineering activities with other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues on construction projects.
• Qualify using experience alone for the specialized experience requirement; education cannot substitute for experience.
• Hold a current, active, valid, and unrestricted Professional Engineer and/or Architect license in a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, and submit a copy with the application.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be willing to undergo a background investigation and any required probationary period.
• Submit the required financial disclosure report upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Be available for temporary duty travel approximately 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the mechanical engineers in the Mechanical and Electrical Section of the Design Branch, including their technical and administrative oversight.
• Plan, direct, and manage mechanical engineering elements of in-house design.
• Manage design reviews and quality assurance for in-house and Architect-Engineer contracted work.
• Provide technical support to field operating elements.
• Coordinate and integrate mechanical engineering staff activities with other engineering disciplines.
• Serve as the Alaska District’s mechanical design expert, advisor, and subject matter expert.
• Provide quality control and assurance for mechanical disciplines.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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