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Mechanical Engineer
Public Buildings Service · Posted today
HybridSan Francisco, CA$108K – $173KApply by May 27, 2026Mechanical EngineeringINTJISTJISTPEngineeringTrades
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As a Mechanical Engineer, you will provide advanced professional mechanical engineering expertise in support of nationally managed design and construction programs and initiatives. The Office of Engineering provides centralized national engineering expertise and technical oversight in support of PBS design, construction, repair, alteration, modernization, and building performance programs. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
What You'll Do
- →Serves as project engineer or designated technical lead for complex design, construction, renovation, or alteration projects involving advanced mechanical systems.
- →Reviews mechanical engineering design documents at multiple project phases to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and agency technical criteria.
- →Analyzes system performance calculations, load analyses, equipment selections, and energy modeling documentation.
- →Provides authoritative consultation to project managers, engineers, architects, and facility managers regarding mechanical system design, repair, alteration, and modernization.
- →Performs field investigations and site assessments for complex projects where significant mechanical system deficiencies, failures, or performance concerns have developed or are anticipated.
Requirements
- ✓If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: 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 or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
- ✓Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
- ✓Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
- ✓Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
- ✓Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.
- ✓We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this.
- ✓Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
- ✓Site visits may require walking, bending, climbing stairs or ladders, and use of personal protective equipment.
- ✓Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
- ✓For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
Benefits
- ★You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Flexible work schedules Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development
Personality Fit
Job ID: 61d7d6b9-1605-4368-8ec0-458eadd8f020
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