General Engineer (Lead Engineer)

Full Job Description

The incumbent applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of general engineering principles, theories, and concepts as a Lead Engineer (LE) for implementation of highly complex projects comprised of multiple sub-projects and/or large national programs which require application of in-depth engineering knowledge and independent judgment and the ability to coordinate difficult and/or critical activities.

OPMs, Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for professional engineering positions in conjunction with the Group Qualification Standard for Professional & Scientific Positions.

(A) Degree: Professional Engineering.

To be acceptable, curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; OR (2) include differential AND integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics & chemistry) in FIVE of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature & properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

OR; Combination of Education & Experience - College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical & mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1) Professional Registration - Current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.

2) Written Test - Evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the written test required for the professional registration which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

3) Specified Academic Courses - Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements.

The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum as described in paragraph “A” above.

4) Related Curriculum - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g.

in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of curricula are not all-inclusive).

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE BASIC REQUIREMENT: To qualify for this position at the FV-J level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-13.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is: Specialized experience in applying design and construction of mechanical engineering projects and programs.

Experience also encompasses various types of HVAC systems (chilled and condenser water cooling plants, air-cooled chillers, boilers, variable air volume distribution, and exhaust systems) as well as fire suppression systems Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Major Duties:

Represents assigned Center on matters requiring technical interpretation and guidance. Plans, coordinates and reviews engineering work of the assigned center and/or program area of responsibility.

Oversees engineering design, construction and installation activities. Prioritizes and outlines work. Provides advice to solve technical problems.

Reviews work of other engineers for technical accuracy and adequacy. Assists Center personnel with revolving, unique and challenging engineering problems.

Leads the development of standardized implementation plans, processes, templates, and activities when assigned Engineering Center and/or program area.

Works as a team with other LEs to deliver a consistent and efficient implementation product across each Service Area.

Maintains consistency with applicable standards, procedures, and implementation methodologies.

Serves as a key engineering point of contact for assigned projects/programs to all stakeholders including management, other employees and external parties.

Provides constructive feedback and persuasion on project/program matters using effective interpersonal skills and abilities.

Organizes, coordinates and mentors the efforts of project engineers supporting the program.

Ensures project/program schedules are compatible with organizational objectives, support project/program needs, and can be accomplished within available resources and funding.

Oversees and monitors project interdependencies by assessing the impacts to projects/programs due to new requirements, technologies, budget constraints or changes.

Prepares cost estimates and risk management reports for work at the assigned area of responsibility.