ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
What you'd do
You will serve as an ELECTRICAL ENGINEER in the POWER AND LIGHTING BRANCH (276), ENGINEERING DIVISION, ENGINEERING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Major duties
You will provide technical guidance for preparation of lists on drawings required to execute complex projects, evaluates mandays required for shipchecking, develop each drawing, order special material, and prepare test procedures. You will ensure completion dates for various phases of the project satisfy requirements by coordinating efforts of assigned engineers and technicians and advise the Branch Head on number of people required to meet scheduled dates. You will provide technical guidance for and prepare procedures for conducting tests on various electrical equipment and systems. You will determine special equipment required to perform tests and instruments needed to acquire operating data and the extent of testing to be performed based on the amount and type of work accomplished on equipment. You will prepare specifications and provide directions for the procurement of special materials and services associated with assigned projects, ensuring specifications and operating parameters are met to permit competitive bidding. You will prepare and review all drawings, material, specifications, test procedures and other documents pertaining to the project for technical adequacy and compliance with specifications and quality requirements. You will provide all electrical drawings, special racks and equipment and modifications to install a specific system in a specified space. You will direct and coordinate the projects and work of assigned personnel and submit it to the Branch Head for approval while adhering to production and time schedules. You will be required to TDY 20% of the time to shipcheck, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and components, including periods aboard ship at sea.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must 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: Demonstrated professional engineering design experience with, and technical knowledge of, power distribution systems, lighting systems, ships service and emergency generators, motor generators, ships service and emergency switchboards, HVAC power and control systems. Proven working knowledge of the unique engineering and design interface requirements for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers (CVNs), specifically encompassing nuclear propulsion plant cognizant compartments, systems, components, and secondary containment boundaries. 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.
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