Total 7,895 Engineering job vacancies

• You will serve as the Technical Director for the Mine Warfare Program Office (PMS 495) which is responsible for mining and mine countermeasures programs include undersea, surface, airborne weapons and sensors and command and control systems.
• You will assist programs and projects in establishing program technical requirements and interfaces, monitor technical efforts of contractor and government performers, manage technical data and the system configuration.
• You will perform technical reviews and identify, track and assess technical issues, risks and hazards and, when appropriate, recommend solutions and mitigations for issues and risks for programs.
• You will assess science and technology projects for readiness for maturity and potential for future inclusion into programs.
• You will assess program safety, security, human factors and environmental engineering.
• You will assess program test and evaluation plans for completeness and recommends testing priorities.
• You will conduct warfare domain analysis.
• You will liaise with system command technical warrant holders through the assigned NAVSEA 05 system design manager.

Starting at $132,368 Per Year (NH 4)

MAJOR DUTIES:

The Engineering Equipment Operator Leader operates medium to large heavy equipment such as 3.5 yd wheel loaders, backhoes, skid steers, 6 ton dump truck and other types of heavy equipment over rough terrain, on steep slopes, graded curves, shoulders and rocky or soft ground to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth by skillful spot maneuvering for front end loader or backhoe operation. Grades surfaces, compacts soils, or rolls to exact specifications on flat or rolling terrain. Adjusts attachments for proper positioning and working order without stopping the power unit or the equipment. The incumbent steers and operates by using clutches, levers, brakes, and valves according to the slope or tilt. Operates close to buildings, trees, drop-offs, rocks, buried power lines and other utility lines, or other obstructions. S/he leads the work section in daily operations and trains personnel in the proper operation of all departmental equipment. The incumbent both leads and performs weather related response with heavy equipment and is responsible to maintain all departmental equipment in proper working order. Working along with other workers and setting the pace. Seeing to it that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy. Checking work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met. Passing on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led. Due to the gross vehicle weight of the 6 ton dump truck combined with either the plow & sander package or towing of the emergency management trailer, the incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) B or higher in order to operate on state roads.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 6:00am-2:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Engineering Equipment Operator Leader/PD037070

Starting at $30.28 Per Hour (WL 8)

• Develops overall DLA policy and overseeing execution of Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) projects.
• Oversees planning and programming, execution, completion, and acceptance of SRM projects.
• Uses expert knowledge of planning, programming, budgeting, and execution principles and procedures.
• Uses funding sources such as Operations and Maintenance (OandM), Defense Working Capital Fund (DWCF), Military Construction {MILCON), Family Housing (FH), and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) accounts.
• Provides subject matter expertise (SME) as project manager for assigned SRM fuel and non-fuel facilities.
• Provides advice and guidance to DLA representatives responding to OSD and Congressional committees with oversight of assigned SRM projects.
• Serves as a functional expert in using a variety of DoD facilities management systems, such as the DLA Enterprise Business System Real Property Solution, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) Sustainment Management Systems (SMS), etc.
• Serves as a DLA Subject Matter Expert in the full range of real property functional areas with emphasis on maintenance, repair, and construction projects.

Starting at $112,015 Per Year (GS 13)

• Performs professional electronics engineering work involved in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes to the development or maintenance of weapon systems, components, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
• Functions as the organization's technical specialist in electronics engineering activities related to the design, development, and documentation of hardware/software products for automatic testing and support equipment.
• Performs complex and comprehensive analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects.
• Serves as a consultant and technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations.

Starting at $98,496 Per Year (GS 13)

As an Electrical Engineer, some of your duties will include:

• Performs arc-flash hazard analysis and provides recommendations to mitigate all arc-flash related issues.
• Creates detailed electrical designs and drawings (or reviews the designs of others) for substation equipment repairs, replacements and additions.
• Creates detailed electrical designs and drawings (or reviews the designs of others) for transmission line equipment repairs, replacements and additions.
• Develops budget estimates, schedules and project initiation documents and participates in developing multi-year plans for power system replacement and improvements. Performs all aspects of project management including consulting with internal maintenance forces, contractors and outside agencies. Plans, schedules resources, and procures materials to ensure proper execution.

Starting at $97,169 Per Year (GS 12)

• Performs multidisciplinary professional engineering work involving the application of electronics, mechanical, aerospace, and/or other engineering disciplines to determine the business and technical needs of customers in the acquisition, development,or sustainment of weapon systems.
• Applies emerging technology and business practices to develop and implement a course of action; validates and directs resources required to meet cost, schedules, performance, and supportability criteria; integrates logistics and/or acquisition functions to implement plans.
• Performs analysis and uses systemic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects or tasks.
• Performs project/program management responsibilities to determine the business and technical needs of customers.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

1. The incumbent conceives, plans, and conducts investigative and developmental work in areas where the interface of engineering to medicine and biology may prove beneficial to the HCF. The incumbent is responsible for developing a cohesive engineering expertise unique to the HCF's clinical environment and requirements.
2. The incumbent provides expert advice, consultation and guidance in biomedical engineering matters for all HCF professional and administrative services and management. The incumbent is a key member of engineering staff, having authority to accomplish assignments affecting health care throughout the HCF. Incumbent defines requirements and specifications of medical systems, configures new systems to meet the requirements for medical/surgical services using state of the art equipment and components, and specifies modifications to existing complex devices and systems for the unique requirements of this Medical Center.
3. As Clinical Engineer (CE), the incumbent is responsible for planning and directing Biomedical Engineering Support Specialist (BESS) activities. The BESS shop is housed in a large, modern facility, equipped with sophisticated test equipment. The incumbent assists in establishing policies, material and manpower requirements for the efficient, cost effective operation of the BESS shop. The incumbent is responsible to the Chief Biomedical Engineer. CE is responsible for reports and administrative matters involving the BESS section.
4. The incumbent has fiscal responsibility for preparing all medical equipment maintenance and repair budgets. Proper and effective utilization of resources is critical for the most efficient and cost-effective methods of equipment maintenance and repair.
5. The incumbent has responsibility for planning maintenance and repair (M & R) on all medical equipment and for determining preventive maintenance, electrical safety testing and calibration frequencies. Based on in-house capabilities, equipment usage, and cost analysis, the incumbent determines how equipment will be maintained, i.e. by service contract or by in-house technicians. The incumbent monitors equipment warranties and all service contracts.
6. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring published hazard reports and device warnings and for investigating any device related incident occurring in the HCF. The primary goal of the Biomedical Engineering Program is to provide the safest possible environment for patients and staff.
7. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing and presenting educational and training classes on such topics as instruction, electronic theory and electrical safety. The incumbent provides instruction as needed for staff physicians, administration, research investigators, nursing, BESSs and engineering personnel.
8. The incumbent is a member of HCF wide committees where engineering and technical input requiring biomedical engineering expertise is essential for committee functioning.
9. The incumbent acts as expert technical advisor to Logistics, Medical, Surgical, Nursing, and other services in developing and reviewing specifications of new systems and equipment and makes recommendations regarding their selection and acceptance. The incumbent determines and recommends the placement into service, removal from service, or resumption of service of all equipment and systems.
10. The incumbent is assigned and has shared responsibility for training of TCF Biomedical Engineering Interns and BESS.
11. The incumbent is expected to be available as a resource to Biomedical Engineering in the VISN in such matters as electrical safety, technical issues, standards review, policy review, and medical technology. The incumbent is expected to be active in professional activities such as the development of medical device standards. The incumbent will work with Biomedical Engineering leadership at other HCFs by referral from the VISN Biomedical Engineer.
12. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring HCF compliance with Joint Commission standards relating to biomedical engineering.
13. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the installation of new medical equipment and systems at the HCF.


Work Schedule: 8:00a-4:30p
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $78,160 Per Year (GS 7-12)

Serves as confidential advisor to the Director and/or Deputy Director on all aspects of program responsibilities to include but not limited to: conducting program studies, potential bargaining unit impacts/issues/resolutions, operating practices, or procedures with a view toward the acceptability within organizational, agency, or national plans. Identifies problems and devises appropriate courses of action to ensure effective follow-through within program responsibilities to accomplish desired improvements.

Develops and creates policies that influence and impact change within the directorate and the agency. As such, the incumbent will gather statistics and/or reports used to develop and prepare confidential responses to the directorate on inquiries, grievances, collective bargaining negotiations and notifications that could result in overall change.

As an Aeronautical Information Specialist, the incumbent applies experience and expert technical knowledge of air navigation and operations to review proposed policies and changes to aeronautical charts, aeronautical information, instrument flight procedures, and obstruction evaluations prior to dissemination in air navigation publications and/or products. The incumbent is called upon to provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under minimal direction of the manager. This work is critical to meeting demands for increased capacity, efficiency, and predictability in the National Airspace System.

As a technical expert, coordinates the acquisition, collection, evaluation, selection, and preparation of vital aeronautical or marine information for dissemination in official publications. Collaborates with stakeholders, including the general public, lines of business, and other MSS directorates to ensure applicable publication deadlines are met. Identifies and resolves highly complex problems or issues that impact critical navigation publications and information. Applies extensive technical experience in the development and review of aeronautical information to ensure timely coordination and dissemination of air navigation publications and advisories.

The senior technical advisor works mainly independently and has broad discretion to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and policies.

Starting at $104,406 Per Year (FV K)

• You will develop and issue solicitations for procurements involving contracts for facilities support services (e.g. facilities construction, architect and engineering services).
• You will analyze cost and price elements in contract proposals by utilizing knowledge of government acquisition business strategies, policies, and procedures, and specialized knowledge of cost and price analysis techniques.
• You will monitor contract performance to ensure conformance with contract terms and conditions.
• You will negotiate changes (e.g., extensions of delivery schedules, price adjustments, labor hours, terms and conditions, overhead rates) resulting from contract modifications.

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

• Ensures that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services.
• Leads the team in identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level and/or occupational specialization.
• Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met.
• Represents the team in dealings with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources and securing needed information or decisions from the supervisor on major work problems and issues that arise.
• Researches, learns, and applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze, and improve team effectiveness, efficiency, and work products.
• Reads, studies, interprets, and digests contract plans and specifications for assigned job.
• Uses surveying data to calculate volumes and to plot cross-sections, and interprets data computed electronically, and calculates theoretical, original, and final volumes of dirt quantities.
• Serves as consultant to Division personnel when the contractor does not agree with the Government's dirt computations or when the contractor has lodged a claim against the Government.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

• You will serve as a subject matter expert on environmental laws and regulations pertinent to environmental services.
• You will provide technical consulting to resolve problems, maintain environmental compliance, and enhance environmental protection at DoD activities
• You will serve as a senior Principal Investigator/Project Manager and environmental technical specialty team leader, responsible for planning and executing environmental in-service or other engineering/science projects.
• You will coordinate integration of successful innovative environmental technologies at DoD activities, solving operational problems and enabling warfighter mission.

Starting at $95,905 Per Year (ND 3)

• Plans, organizes, and directs extensive development efforts for organizations engaged in broad programs of applied research and development.
• Assignments typically involve the entire lifecycle with emphasis on the development process and may include research, production and operational effort or involve broad and complex programs.
• Performs work involving new concepts and ideas for equipment in achieving particular missions and goals, technological trends, significant advancements in operational and mission requirements.
• Formulates overall design concepts and criteria, explores and evaluates advanced proposals, reviews and assesses the overall progress in the development effort.
• Coordinate efforts with other representatives who are recognized as technical specialists, or representatives from other government agencies and industry pursuing research and development projects.
• Apply principles, methods and techniques of systems engineering with and in-depth knowledge of complex computer-based systems and modeling and simulation technology to support the analysis, design and development of tactical communications systems.
• Conducts studies and analyses to determine the feasibility of various advanced engineering approaches for future programs or to resolve major controversial problems in current programs.

Starting at $121,268 Per Year (NH 4)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares contract specifications and progressive working drawings to initiate approval of facility projects.
• Reviews VA construction standards to meet code requirements during design.
• Gathers and assembles mechanical, electrical, and architectural engineering data on the various systems at the VA HCS.
• Accumulates accurate project material and labor for cost estimates.
• Visits work sites to make surveys of existing structures to determine proper dimensions, utilities, etc., needed to prepare design, drawings, and cost estimates for new construction of proposed modifications.
• Takes measurements and checks sizes of utilities such as water, gas, steam, and electricity to insure they are of sufficient size to carry additional loads.
• Studies sizes, locations, and details of installation of or changes in existing partitions, doors, and windows.
• Runs surveys for location of buildings, roads, parking areas, walks, and boundaries for new construction.
• Maintains a continuous updating of building and utility plans of all changes and modifications.
• Occasionally do preliminary drawings and write specifications for projects involving architectural/engineer-and-private contractor.
• Inputs data into the Space Management Program of the Engineering AEMS/MERS Computer System and periodically update the space management data when changes occur.
• In the absence of the Maintenance Controller, serves in that capacity using MAXIMO or the current Facility program, related to the maintenance and repair coordination activities.
• Uses AutoCAD to update facility plot plans and to design station-level projects when required.
• Interprets, and applies technical guidelines in situations where precedents are not fully applicable.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Engineering Technician/PD06185A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

This position is covered by AFGE bargaining unit. Per the AFGE Master Agreement, the Area of Consideration will be: 1st Area of Consideration - current permanent Alexandria VA Medical Center employees including satellites; 2nd Area of Consideration - current permanent Veterans Healthcare Administration employees; 3rd Area of Consideration - current permanent VA Nationwide employees; 4th Area of Consideration - All Other Status Applicants.

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9)

As a Civil Engineer (Area), you will:

• Provide advice and guidance on Federal laws, regulations, and FHWA policies applicable to Federal-aid projects within the State DOT project development process, in meetings, telephone contacts, public hearings, field reviews, and visits with State DOT officials and other Federal, State, and local agencies for assigned program areas and in assisting in the implementation of leadership initiatives.
• Conduct project reviews in accordance with the Division’s Risk-Based Stewardship and Oversight plan. Review required project actions for appropriate application of design standards and criteria, conformance with policy and regulations, eligibility for Federal participation, traffic safety features, reasonableness of cost estimates, fulfillment of requirements from the transportation planning and contract provisions.
• Review and evaluate project studies, and comments on alternatives and/or modifications. Authorize project agreements which may include reviewing the adequacy of proposed rights-of-way clearances, NEPA, construction plans, agreements for utility and railroad work, consultant agreements.
• Participate in and contribute to Division program management activities including development of stewardship and oversight plans, conducting risk assessments, development of strategic operations and business plans, promotion of the implementation of a performance-based planning and programming process to partner agencies, and identification and tracking of performance measures and the associated reporting processes.
• Provide Program Approvals that fall under the Discipline such as such as consultant written procedures, standard drawings, standard specifications, prequalification procedures, Uniform record keeping, procedures to determine contract time, and Liquidated Damages Rates.
• Participate in oversight activities, such as process reviews, and in-depth documentation review of Federal-aid programs; advise on problems and deficiencies, prepare reports and analysis, coordinate corrective actions, review and evaluates practices, and shares innovative practices, procedures and technologies. Participate in assessing State programs for effectiveness and compliance.

The ideal candidate is an engineer with experience monitoring Federally funded highway programs or delivering highway projects from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance; and experience conveying ideas and concepts to persuade others in meetings, discussions, and in writing.

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11-12)

Serves as Senior Engineer within the Air Traffic Control Facilities and Security Systems Group, responsible for the tactical program/project management and integration of multiple multi-million dollar Capital Investment Plan multi year projects at various Air Traffic Control System facilities, including staffed facilities, unstaffed locations, and security systems. Develops and ensures the efficient and effective planning and implementation of complex multi-million dollar programs/projects. Assesses, justifies, collaborates, and gains consensus with multiple organizations on resources, cost, schedule, and risk to large-scale, multi-system facility construction projects throughout the project's life-cycle.

Serves as a recognized subject matter expert is called upon to provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or an executive. Possesses experience and expert engineering knowledge in order to review and approve contractor provided calculations and other engineering products (such as site surveys, calculation assumptions, and interpretations of codes of record). Computes and reviews building systems calculations in multiple engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering. Conceives, plans, and conducts engineering studies involving complex calculations, multiple issues and unique problems.

As the primary technical authority within the FAA for major project and programs, the General Engineer for major projects, programs, and other areas of FAA responsibility. Analyzes and evaluates financial, engineering, and other data from multiple sources to identify gaps in current plans and to forecast and prevent programmatic and/or project challenges/failures; and predicts potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventive action. Develops new and innovative concepts, approaches, methodologies, techniques, and policies, or as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging work activities. Leads interdisciplinary team of engineering, technical, and subject matter experts in areas of facility infrastructure planning, design, integration, test, installation, and life-cycle management.

Applies experience and expert knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts that are applicable to his or her discipline as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies to perform critical tasks that require the development of new concepts or innovative approaches. Typical assignments may include: technical system design and integration with other complex engineering systems. Extensive research and technical evaluation of evidence, and direct responsibility for project/program management for engineering projects.

Conducts program management reviews to ensure the efficient delivery of technical services and the quality of delivered engineering and technical products. Contacts are internal and external. Often represents the FAA as the primary technical authority for major projects, programs, and other areas of FAA responsibility and formulate and recommend organizational positions on major projects/policies/issues to senior management. Interfaces with stakeholders at all levels throughout the FAA and many Federal Contractors. Prepares, reviews and approves organizational reports or policies for internal and external distribution and develops briefings to convey FAA’s strategic vision or policies to internal and external audiences.

Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but almost always require the development of new and innovative approaches. Develops new policies, procedures, and approaches taking into consideration FAA policies, government-wide rules and regulations, and industry standards.

Provides expert guidance and instruction, both internally and externally, to address diverse, complex issues which often cross multiple projects/programs or functional/technical areas.

Starting at $138,328 Per Year (FV K)