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Electrical Engineer
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 63 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $144K – $187K Apply by Jul 23, 2026 Electrical Engineering INTJISTJISTP Engineering
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This vacancy is for a GS - 0850 - 14, Electrical Engineer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG MARINE SAFETY CENTER in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as an Electrical Engineer and be responsible for serving as an expert in shipboard electrical systems and equipment, including automation systems, electrical controls, artificial intelligence controls and dynamic positioning systems.
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Serving as the lead coordinating engineer for new construction and modifications of vessels and offshore platforms, which consists of analyzing separate functional systems and details of interconnecting parts.
- →Conducting comprehensive analysis of complex, advanced systems requiring application of new and emerging engineering principles to evaluate alternative compliance strategies.
- →Drafting written correspondence to ship owners and operators, engineering consultants, equipment manufacturers, ship builders, Coast Guard field units and the Commandant.
- →Analyzing designs and operational complexities requiring redundant support systems for the safe operation of various automated machineries for vital propulsion and auxiliary systems.
- →Evaluating proposed test procedures which demonstrate systems comply with the qualitative failure analysis and the systems are in accordance with the requirements of 46 CFR Parts 58 and 62.
- →Training other branch and division engineers in the electrical aspects of vessel systems.
- →Completing independent quality assurance reviews of plan review activity delegated to 'Authorized Classification Societies'(ACS) such as American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), and Lloyds Register (LR) for the purpose of auditing their performance.
- →Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
- →Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
- →Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
- →If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.
- →You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
Requirements
- ✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- ✓See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
- ✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
- ✓The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
- ✓If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
- ✓This position does have a positive education requirement.
- ✓If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓See Required Documents section for detail.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 348149c8-2cdf-42ba-9264-6d4b52f2ebb0
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