Job Overview

This position will be accepting candidate submissions until 03 December 2024. NOTE: Must use MM/DD/YYYY date format for experience on resume.

AFRL/RI is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to work in the Civil Engineering Branch of the Site Operations Division. This is a full-time on-site role as a mechanical engineer/program manager located in Rome, NY.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• This position is responsible for planning and design work for substantial multi-phase new construction, renovations, and improvement projects for real property facilities including but not limited to multi-story office buildings, industrial areas, and information technology laboratories, utilizing a professional knowledge of mechanical engineering.
• Preparing, developing and reviewing design calculations, cost estimates, schedules, underlying analysis, technical drawings, and specifications related to a wide variety of projects and mechanical systems, to include water and sewage (plumbing); heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); fire suppression; Industrial Internet & HVAC Control Systems (IICS) other systems of major size and complexity.
• Serves as a technical consultant and design project engineer on all design aspects of projects and may serve as technical expert in support of contract negotiation or contract administration.
• Contributes to the development of graphic presentations, construction documents, engineering studies, cost estimates, Gantt charts and strategies to communicate with stakeholders.
• Lead operations section personnel in trouble shooting day-to-day mechanical system operations and problems.
• Applying standard mechanical engineering theory and practices to create engineering solutions without technical instruction or guidance and identifies limits of the problems involved.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline. To be acceptable, the 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 and 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 and 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.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade DR-1/GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in areas of Materials, chemistry and biological sciences and related disciplines.

Desired Qualifications

• An ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of mechanical system design experience. Examples of specialized experience includes mechanical engineering duties; ability to modify standard practices and adapt equipment or techniques to solve a variety of problems; ability to adapt precedents or make significant departures from previous approaches to similar projects in order to provide for the specialized requirements of some projects; and ability to apply the standard practices of related engineering disciplines and architecture as they relate to engineering design.
• Professional Engineer License preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in CAD/BIM software, load calculations and energy efficiency standards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of International Building Code is desired.
• The ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.

When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below. The Requisition Number for this announcement is 35017.

Resume: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Resume

Transcripts: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Transcripts

Acceptable file types: .doc,.docx,.pdf

(Req. No. 35017)

Additional Information

Salary, Promotions, and Training

• Salary and Promotions: AFRL offers a progressive, contribution-based compensation program that rewards scientists and engineers for top performance
• Training: Tuition assistance, employee development, continuing education, and professional conference attendance opportunities are available
• We offer some additional workplace flexibilities such as flexible work schedules and telework options (as determined by supervisor)
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Performance based Bonuses, Incentives, and Awards
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Benefits of a government employee include, Federal Employee Health Benefits, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Federal Holidays off, Pension, Thrift Savings Plan, and more
• Information on Federal Benefits and Retirement can be found on OPM.gov (OPM Home - OPM.gov)

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Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.