About the Position: (THESE POSITIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Electrical Engineer specialist with responsibility for design of electrical power distribution and control systems, electrical equipment layout along with providing engineering during construction support for civil works projects such as Montgomery L/D and Kentucky Locks.
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. MUST MEET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS IN THE EDUCATION SECTION AS WELL AS THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IN THIS SECTION For the GS-12 level: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes:1) Prepares electrical power distribution and control systems design drawings, design calculations, and technical specifications; 2) reviews electrical portions of contractors/manufacturers shop drawings to evaluate the adequacy and practicability of the equipment or system design in conformance with contract requirements.3) Inspecting project designs to determine electrical requirements and adapting or modifying methods to resolve complex engineering issues, 4) Lead a multidisciplinary project design teams in the development of plans, specifications, and studies for engineering projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). For the GS-11: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Assists in the preparation of electrical power distribution and control system preliminary and final designs. Creates conceptual versions of contract drawings, as well as preliminary calculations, electrical equipment quantities. Participates on-site inspections during construction and periodic safety assessments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
Serve as a Senior Electrical Engineer, responsible for electrical design and the development of electrical design drawings and contract specifications in the areas of power distribution and industrial control systems.
Develop electrical design computations and utilize electrical design software for power system studies, analysis and design; and perform technical reviews of electrical designs developed by others.
Apply deep and diversified professional knowledge of electrical engineering theory, principles, and practices related to the layout and design of electrical power distribution and control systems and equipment.
Analyze electrical problems arising during construction/modification of projects; review contractor's submittals to ensure compliance with contract documents; performs inspections of electrical installations and verifies design.
Serve as Project Engineer in design by coordinating the efforts of design teams, developing and tracking budgets, preparation of scopes of work, ensuring quality processes are followed, and ensuring contract documents are complete.