Mechanical Engineer

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

24d

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit qualified candidates for a competitive-service position in the Marine Design Center's Machinery Branch. The role involves engineering design and project leadership responsibilities for floating plants. The position may be filled at GS-07, GS-09, GS-11, or GS-12, with listed annual salary ranges of $55,602–$72,285, $68,013–$88,421, $82,289–$106,982, and $98,630–$128,221, respectively. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

At the full performance level, the Mechanical Engineer prepares drawings, specifications, supporting procurement documents, detailed cost estimates, and scopes of work for architect-engineer services. The role also reviews engineering designs prepared by architect-engineer firms, prepares technical studies and reports, and evaluates design objectives and project tasks to support economical and efficient design and performance.

The position requires a one-year probationary period and may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds as part of regular duties and meet a temporary-duty or business-travel requirement of 33% of the time. U.S. citizenship is required. Multiple positions may be filled. Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Candidates must meet the mechanical-engineering education or equivalent qualification requirements and the grade-specific experience or education requirements. At GS-07, GS-09, and GS-11, specified graduate education may substitute for experience, or a combination may be used as described in the announcement. At GS-12, qualification must be based on experience alone. The basic education requirement is a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering from an appropriately accredited program, or an accepted combination of education and experience meeting the stated engineering criteria. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency if used to qualify.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, and proof of citizenship must be provided.
• Meet the basic mechanical-engineering qualification requirement through an acceptable engineering degree or an approved combination of education and experience, including the specified registration, examination, coursework, or related-curriculum pathways.
• Meet the specialized-experience requirements for the selected grade. The announcement specifies one year of qualifying experience for each grade, with duties varying by grade.
• At GS-07, qualifying experience includes assisting higher-level engineers with shop cost estimates and reviewing floating-plant engineering designs; qualifying graduate education, superior academic achievement, or a qualifying combination may be used instead.
• At GS-09, qualifying experience includes generating cost estimates under closer-than-normal supervision and assisting with engineering designs under higher-level supervision; qualifying graduate education or a qualifying combination may be used instead.
• At GS-11, qualifying experience includes preparing cost estimates, reviewing floating-plant construction drawings, and consulting with contractors on complex construction issues with assistance from higher-level engineers; qualifying graduate education or a qualifying combination may be used instead.
• At GS-12, qualifying experience includes preparing cost estimates, reviewing floating-plant construction drawings, and consulting with contractors to resolve complex construction issues. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• Meet the temporary-duty or business-travel requirement of 33% of the time.
• Complete a one-year probationary period unless the stated prior-service exception applies; continued employment is subject to the agency's evaluation and written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete the Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• If foreign education is used, provide a credential evaluation or evidence of full credit for courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Resume must clearly describe relevant experience; transcripts are required when qualifying based on education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, specifications, and supporting documents for advertised or negotiated procurements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for project funding, bid evaluation, and contract modifications.
• Prepare comprehensive scopes of work for architect-engineer services when needed to supplement in-house capability, and manage that work.
• Review engineering designs prepared by architect-engineer firms.
• Prepare studies, reports, correspondence, and specifications related to design and project leadership responsibilities.
• Evaluate design objectives and identify and sequence tasks for economical and efficient project design and performance, considering all relevant influences.
• At applicable grade levels, review construction drawings for floating plants and assess the adequacy and practicability of equipment or system designs.
• At applicable grade levels, consult with contractors to resolve complex floating-plant issues during construction.

Benefits

• The announcement describes a comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and are not itemized.

What This Job Offers

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