General Engineer
Do you have engineering experience related to facilities construction, renovation, and design? Then consider joining the NIH Office of Research Facilities (ORF).
Positions available in three divisions:
The Division of Facilities Maintenance and Operations (DFOM)/(RTPFMB) The Division of Facilities Planning (DFP) The Division of Design and Construction Management (DDCM)Please see the responsibilities section below for further information on the roles of each Division.
This position has an education requirement.
You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades).
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.
Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Click here for information on Foreign Education.
As a General Engineer you will:
Lead planning and design work for substantial multi-phase new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for a variety of real property facilities.
Lead site investigations and evaluate data obtained to determine feasibility, topography, and site configuration or condition of the structure and essential data prior to initiating design.
Direct the preparation of detailed fee estimates and the pertinent correspondence, plans, reports, and A/E contract criteria necessary for project completion.
Monitor project reviews, readjusting money, schedules, and work required to complete assigned projects.
Perform final acceptance inspections and complete all administrative actions required to close out assigned projects.
Use information management, project tracking, and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) programs to solve engineering problems and facilitate work.
Ensure construction contractors are meeting local, state, and federal health and safety requirements.
Division of Facilities Operations and Maintenance (DFOM), Research Triangle Park Facilities Management Branch (RTPFMB):
RTPFMB delivers facility-related services to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and EPA campuses in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, including the operation, maintenance, design, and construction of facilities.
Division of Facilities Planning (DFP):
DFP provides short-and long-range planning for all NIH sites and facilities; develops and oversees the implementation of the site master plans; administers the space request process collects and maintains the NIH census for NIH properties; provides expertise in transportation and environmental planning; oversees activities that impact the use, appearance and environmental quality of NIH controlled sites; and provides technical liaison with other state and federal agencies and community organizations.
Division of Design and Construction Management (DDCM):
The Division of Design and Construction Management leads and manages the NIH research facilities program for engineering, architecture, and construction from planning through contract closeout.
DDCM supports the NIH biomedical research mission by providing unique and innovative facility solutions to support intramural research and related functions at the nearly 300-acre Bethesda, MD campus including the world's largest clinical research hospital, laboratories, animal research facilities, and office buildings.
DDCM engineering positions are unique within the NIH and provide the opportunity to work in the complex and specialized field of biomedical research planning, design, and construction.
DDCM provides a diverse operating environment including working with all NIH Institutes to deliver construction projects.
DDCM projects provide engineers the ability to work in a variety of engineering roles and be involved in building cutting edge research facilities that are truly one of a kind.
The construction environment at NIH is dynamic, exciting, and often requires innovative thinking in a multi-disciplinary environment.
This requires engineers who think creatively to help develop solutions in partnership with researchers to support the research facility's needs.
This makes the job extremely interesting and offers a tremendous opportunity to learn and grow as an engineering professional.
In order to meet the Basic Qualification Requirements of a General Engineer, GS-0801 position, you must have:
A.
a degree in professional engineering from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum;ORB.
a degree in professional engineering that includes differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced that first-year physics and chemistry) in 5 of the following 7 areas of engineering science or physics:
(1) statics, dynamics; (2) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (3) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (4) thermodynamics; (5) electrical fields and circuits; (6) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (7) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics;ORC.
be registered as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico;ORD.
be currently registered as an Engineering Intern (EI) or an Engineer in Training (EIT);ORE.
successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
;ORF.
successfully completed 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 above;ORG.
successfully completed a curriculum that led to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology OR in an appropriate professional field, eg, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology AND I have at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
ANDIn addition, in order to qualify for a General Engineer, GS-0801 position at the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:
evaluating design and construction objectives and identifying the most economical and efficient procedures for building renovation, design, and construction; preparing detailed fee estimates and A/E contract criteria necessary for project completion; conducting studies and developing plans, specifications, and construction requirements such as schedules, costs, labor, and materials; coordinating construction projects and resolving problems or conflicts that impede the progress and timely completion of construction projects; and interpreting building codes, regulations, construction standards and guidelines.
You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Positions available in three divisions:
The Division of Facilities Maintenance and Operations (DFOM)/(RTPFMB) The Division of Facilities Planning (DFP) The Division of Design and Construction Management (DDCM)Please see the responsibilities section below for further information on the roles of each Division.
This position has an education requirement.
You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades).
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.
Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Click here for information on Foreign Education.
As a General Engineer you will:
Lead planning and design work for substantial multi-phase new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for a variety of real property facilities.
Lead site investigations and evaluate data obtained to determine feasibility, topography, and site configuration or condition of the structure and essential data prior to initiating design.
Direct the preparation of detailed fee estimates and the pertinent correspondence, plans, reports, and A/E contract criteria necessary for project completion.
Monitor project reviews, readjusting money, schedules, and work required to complete assigned projects.
Perform final acceptance inspections and complete all administrative actions required to close out assigned projects.
Use information management, project tracking, and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) programs to solve engineering problems and facilitate work.
Ensure construction contractors are meeting local, state, and federal health and safety requirements.
Division of Facilities Operations and Maintenance (DFOM), Research Triangle Park Facilities Management Branch (RTPFMB):
RTPFMB delivers facility-related services to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and EPA campuses in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, including the operation, maintenance, design, and construction of facilities.
Division of Facilities Planning (DFP):
DFP provides short-and long-range planning for all NIH sites and facilities; develops and oversees the implementation of the site master plans; administers the space request process collects and maintains the NIH census for NIH properties; provides expertise in transportation and environmental planning; oversees activities that impact the use, appearance and environmental quality of NIH controlled sites; and provides technical liaison with other state and federal agencies and community organizations.
Division of Design and Construction Management (DDCM):
The Division of Design and Construction Management leads and manages the NIH research facilities program for engineering, architecture, and construction from planning through contract closeout.
DDCM supports the NIH biomedical research mission by providing unique and innovative facility solutions to support intramural research and related functions at the nearly 300-acre Bethesda, MD campus including the world's largest clinical research hospital, laboratories, animal research facilities, and office buildings.
DDCM engineering positions are unique within the NIH and provide the opportunity to work in the complex and specialized field of biomedical research planning, design, and construction.
DDCM provides a diverse operating environment including working with all NIH Institutes to deliver construction projects.
DDCM projects provide engineers the ability to work in a variety of engineering roles and be involved in building cutting edge research facilities that are truly one of a kind.
The construction environment at NIH is dynamic, exciting, and often requires innovative thinking in a multi-disciplinary environment.
This requires engineers who think creatively to help develop solutions in partnership with researchers to support the research facility's needs.
This makes the job extremely interesting and offers a tremendous opportunity to learn and grow as an engineering professional.
In order to meet the Basic Qualification Requirements of a General Engineer, GS-0801 position, you must have:
A.
a degree in professional engineering from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum;ORB.
a degree in professional engineering that includes differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced that first-year physics and chemistry) in 5 of the following 7 areas of engineering science or physics:
(1) statics, dynamics; (2) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (3) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (4) thermodynamics; (5) electrical fields and circuits; (6) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (7) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics;ORC.
be registered as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico;ORD.
be currently registered as an Engineering Intern (EI) or an Engineer in Training (EIT);ORE.
successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
;ORF.
successfully completed 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 above;ORG.
successfully completed a curriculum that led to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology OR in an appropriate professional field, eg, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology AND I have at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
ANDIn addition, in order to qualify for a General Engineer, GS-0801 position at the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:
evaluating design and construction objectives and identifying the most economical and efficient procedures for building renovation, design, and construction; preparing detailed fee estimates and A/E contract criteria necessary for project completion; conducting studies and developing plans, specifications, and construction requirements such as schedules, costs, labor, and materials; coordinating construction projects and resolving problems or conflicts that impede the progress and timely completion of construction projects; and interpreting building codes, regulations, construction standards and guidelines.
You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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