Mechanical Engineer
Defense Logistics Agency
Posted: January 27, 2026 (1 day ago)
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U.S. Marine Corps
Department of the Navy
Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves working as a mechanical engineer for the U.S.
Marine Corps in Yuma, Arizona, where you'll plan, design, and maintain facilities like buildings and infrastructure, including handling projects from start to finish and overseeing contractors.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on engineering experience who enjoys solving technical problems in a military setting and coordinating with teams on construction and modifications.
The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to manage budgets and quality for various facility types.
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.
Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing specialized Mechanical Engineering products, services and consultation for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of facilities, to include minor projects, specific projects, special projects, demolition, maintenance, space utilization and facilities development.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/mechanical-engineering-series-0830/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
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