Mechanical Engineer

U.S. Coast Guard•Birmingham, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a GS-0830-12 Mechanical Engineer position with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Training Center Birmingham Southern Technical Branch, in Birmingham, Alabama. The employee serves as a Project Manager/Mechanical Engineer on a multidisciplinary architectural and engineering team. Projects include new construction and the repair, maintenance, modification, or renovation of Coast Guard facilities, including modern and historic buildings, waterfronts, training and communications facilities, single- and multi-family housing, industrial and multi-mission buildings, support structures, and associated utilities. The position plans, designs, and executes complex engineering projects; coordinates and evaluates architectural and engineering contractor work; and provides technical guidance during construction. Work also includes project logistics, permitting, environmental determinations, and historic-preservation consultations. A one-year probationary period may be required. The position requires a valid state driver's license and a successful background investigation; it does not require a security clearance.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet the engineering education requirement through an acceptable engineering degree, qualifying combination of education and experience, professional registration or licensure, passage of the Fundamentals of Engineering or another qualifying written examination, specified engineering coursework, or an eligible related curriculum with qualifying experience.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector; education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the ability to perform work relevant to the position, such as applying building codes, life-safety standards, ADA requirements, and environmental regulations; performing mechanical engineering design and analysis for facilities or infrastructure; reviewing contractor or AE submissions and monitoring project progress; developing scopes, estimates, schedules, or milestones; or participating in construction oversight.
Submit required transcripts by the announcement closing date if qualifying based on education or if coursework is required.
Be registered with Selective Service or exempt, as applicable.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Successfully pass a background investigation and meet reliability and trustworthiness standards.
Make federal salary payments by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

Plan project objectives, milestones, and phases, making necessary innovations and modifications and making detailed technical decisions about project scope, intent, and extent.
Conceive, analyze, design, plan, and execute large or complex designs for a diverse range of engineering projects, identifying economical and efficient design and performance procedures while considering relevant influences.
Guide and evaluate architectural and engineering contractor efforts and assess technical and project progress against schedules and allocated resources, including reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Perform logistics responsibilities, including contractual support, logistics planning, obtaining permits, making NEPA determinations, and conducting State Historical Preservation Officer consultations.
Serve as a construction technical representative by providing authoritative technical advice and guidance to contractors, including design reviews and conferences to clarify methods, plans, and specifications.