Interdisciplinary General Eng/Architect/Civil Eng/environmental Eng/Mechanical Eng/Electrical Eng
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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MECHANICAL ENGINEER
United States Fleet Forces Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Virginia
Salary
$41,341 - $66,574
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-7 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level mechanical engineering role at a naval shipyard involves analyzing, designing, and evaluating mechanical systems for ships, including preparing drawings, testing procedures, and procurement specs to ensure projects are accurate and on time.
It's ideal for recent engineering graduates or those with basic experience who enjoy problem-solving in a technical, hands-on environment focused on naval maintenance.
The position supports both nuclear and non-nuclear ship systems in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field to meet basic education requirements for GS-05
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, such as evaluating engineering problems and applying developmental techniques
- Ability to perform engineering analysis, design, and evaluation for mechanical systems
- Experience preparing engineering drawings, technical documents, and specifications for procurement
- Knowledge of testing procedures for mechanical equipment and systems
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance for naval shipyard work
- Familiarity with ship alteration projects, including nuclear and non-nuclear systems
Full Job Description
You will serve as a MECHANICAL ENGINEER in the Fluid, Mechanical, Engineering and Planning Division, Engineering and Planning Department of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience evaluating and applying developmental techniques in solving engineering problems.
Experience assisting with performing engineering analysis, design, and evaluation. Experience evaluating and applying the latest developments and techniques in solving problems.
GS:05: Meeting Basic Education Requirements is qualifying for the GS-05 grade level.
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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 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:
- You will perform engineering analysis, design, and evaluation.
- You will prepare engineering drawings and technical documents for complex nuclear and non-nuclear ship class systems and ship alteration.
- You will be responsible for technical adequacy, accuracy, and timely execution of complex mechanical design projects.
- You will prepare procedures for conducting tests on various mechanical equipment and systems.
- You will prepare specifications for the procurement of special material and services associated with the assigned projects.
- You will perform engineering analysis and calculations associated with project designs.
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