Mechanical Engineer

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command•Groton Submarine Base, CT

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer serves in the Project Management & Engineering Branch, Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) New London, of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic. The role performs mechanical engineering design for a wide variety of installation shore facility types and analyzes and designs extensive alterations and modifications to existing facilities to meet customer needs. The engineer provides technical guidance, consultation, and support for initial project planning documents, requests for proposals, plans, specifications, studies, reports, and other design work products. The position maintains quality control in in-house design, identifies risks in planning, design, and construction, and develops mitigation strategies or alternatives. It also supports design procurement and construction, including preparing statements of work and government estimates, developing pre-negotiation positions, assisting in negotiations, and reviewing contractor submittals after construction award for compliance with contract drawings and specifications.

Requirements

Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory; provide proof of current registration with the application.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level, including technical review of facility construction drawings and specifications for mechanical adequacy, functional requirements, and conformity with engineering and construction practices.
Experience designing and developing layouts, construction drawings, and specifications for facility mechanical systems such as HVAC, plumbing, utilities, fuel handling, and industrial ventilation.
Experience supporting Architectural and Engineering Contracts, including writing statements of work, estimating fees, negotiation, performance monitoring, and evaluation of bids.
Successful completion of a professional engineering degree meeting the stated OPM engineering education requirements, or one of the listed alternative education, registration, or examination pathways.
Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and pass the required E-Verify employment verification check.
Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if applying as a current federal employee for a GS position.
Must have a current valid U.S. driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain it.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret security clearance before entering on duty.
Must obtain required DAWIA certification in the assigned functional area and tier, and maintain required continuous learning points within established timeframes.
Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
Must complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment.
Must be able to travel occasionally from the normal duty station and travel on military and commercial aircraft.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical engineering design for a wide variety of installation shore facility types.
Analyze and design extensive engineering alterations and modifications to existing facilities to meet customer needs.
Provide technical guidance, consultation, and support in developing initial project planning documents, RFPs, plans, specifications, studies, reports, and other design work products.
Ensure quality control is maintained in the execution of in-house design.
Identify risks associated with advanced planning, design, and construction and develop mitigation strategies or alternatives.
Prepare statements of work and government estimates for design, develop pre-negotiation positions, and assist in negotiations.
Provide post-construction award services, including reviewing and approving contractor submittals for conformance with contract drawings and specifications.