The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations, Assistant Director, Engineering Division. The incumbent is a Mechanical Engineer who provides professional support for Steam, and Chilled Water related engineering for the Capitol Power Plant (CPP) distribution system and plant buildings.   

Duties

The Mechanical Engineer will provide technical skills to evaluate, recommend and write specifications, prepare cost estimates, prepare budget requests, prepare purchase requisitions, perform design services and perform construction oversight for various highly complex engineering projects with an emphasis on the mechanical infrastructure systems in the power plant and utility distribution system.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• You must possess a Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards Specialized experience is the experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as having all of the following: (1) Providing technical expertise to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget; (2) Performing change management/integration; (3) Evaluating studies, plans, design specifications and progress reports for architectural, engineering and construction processes and projects; (4) Experienced in contract development and management, cost management, quality management, risk management, scope management, and time/schedule management; and (5) Serving as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) or equivalent to ensure accurate and adequate oversight of contractor performance. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is desired.

Education

Professional knowledge of mechanical engineering, typically acquired through attainment of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and specialized work experience.

Contacts

• Address Architect of the Capitol 2nd and D Street, S.W. Washington, District of Columbia 20515 United States
• Name: Nyika Humphries
• Phone: 202.718.5736
• Email: [email protected]