Mechanical Engineer

U.S. Coast Guard•Glen Burnie, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer is a GS-0830-14 position with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, located in Baltimore, Maryland. The incumbent serves as a senior Mechanical Engineer supporting the Coast Guard’s Naval Engineering Technical Authority and as a Lead Engineer for main propulsion machinery systems. The role provides subject-matter expertise, technical consultation, and engineering oversight for critical shipboard propulsion machinery systems and related projects. The position directs interdisciplinary development, design, and project activities; provides authoritative advice on system integration and interfaces; and plans and coordinates projects involving new technologies and approaches. The engineer also manages significant phases or elements of projects associated with major agency functions and programs. Applicants must meet the engineering education or alternative basic qualification requirements and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13. The position requires a background investigation and Public Trust clearance, and the selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Requirements

Meet the basic engineering education or alternative qualification requirements specified in the announcement, such as an eligible engineering degree, professional engineer registration, qualifying EIT examination and education, or an applicable combination of education and technical experience.
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13 in the federal or private sector; education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.
Demonstrate experience applying theories, concepts, principles, computer systems applications, and methods related to shipboard propulsion machinery equipment and systems across construction projects involving different mechanical systems and equipment.
Demonstrate engineering knowledge in marine, mechanical, industrial, and electrical disciplines sufficient to establish a technical basis for oversight and evaluation of work activities.
Demonstrate experience preparing cost estimates, contract specifications, and design and construction schedules for shipboard propulsion machinery projects.
Demonstrate resourcefulness in adapting, revising, or developing materials to explain agency policy, regulations, and guidelines to managers and other personnel inside and outside the Coast Guard.
Be a U.S. citizen and registered for, or exempt from, Selective Service.
Successfully pass a background investigation and obtain the required Public Trust clearance.
Be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Submit required transcripts with the application when qualifying based on education or specific coursework.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior Mechanical Engineer supporting the U.S. Coast Guard’s Naval Engineering Technical Authority and as Lead Engineer for main propulsion machinery systems.
Act as the Coast Guard subject-matter expert for assigned equipment and systems, and as lead engineer and technical consultant for the Main Propulsion Machinery Systems Technical Warrant Holder.
Provide authoritative technical information on integration of system components, including main propulsion machinery systems, and address interface problems and solutions.
Direct interdisciplinary development, design, and project activities for critical shipboard main propulsion machinery systems.
Plan and coordinate projects involving new technologies and requiring new techniques and approaches.
Manage significant elements or phases of projects related to major agency functions, programs, or projects.