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Mechanical Engineer (Recent Graduate)
Bureau of Reclamation · Posted 56 days ago
Hybrid Folsom, CA $58K – $125K Apply by Aug 20, 2026 Mechanical Engineering INTJISTJISTP Engineering
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Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Mechanical Engineer (Recent Graduate). You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
What You'll Do
- →Engineering Analysis- Performs engineering analyses to include performing and/or coordinating technical planning activities; data collection (including validation and management); design; modeling and data analyses; analyses of site location and/or conditions; troubleshooting mechanical equipment and systems; and risk estimation and analyses.
- →Documentation and Presentation- Prepares and reviews technical documentation such as technical memorandums and reports, engineering study analyses and results, correspondence, etc.
- →Investigations, Assessments, and/or Inspections- Plans, schedules, coordinates, and conducts mechanical engineering facility examinations, reviews, and/or inspections which include conducting condition assessments and construction and transfer inspections.
- →Other Duties: Project Management, Administration of contracts and agreements, Database Operation.
- →GS-05: Serves as a basic entry-level trainee mechanical engineer.
- →Assignments are like those assigned to non-professional employees, but such tasks are primarily for training purposes, and, in some cases, to relieve higher-grade engineers of routine work.
- →GS-07: Serves as an advanced entry-level trainee mechanical engineer.
- →Assignments are primarily for training purposes, and, in some cases, to relieve higher-grade engineers of routine work.
- →GS-09: Serves as an advanced trainee mechanical engineer.
- →Participates with higher graded engineer in planning and accomplishment of specific work assignments.
- →Performs design and layout of mechanical equipment systems such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning, steam distribution, etc.
- →GS-11: Serves as a journey level Mechanical Engineer performing a full range of conventional, journey level assignments.
Requirements
- ✓Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- ✓Direct Deposit participation required.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
- ✓Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
- ✓You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
- ✓Recent Graduates will enter a formal training program with a mentor and execute an Individual Development Plan outlining training requirements and program expectations.
- ✓Recent Graduates must receive at least 40 hours of formal training directly linked to their employment field.
- ✓Recent Graduates will be required to sign a Pathways Recent Graduate Participant Agreement.
- ✓Recent Graduate applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement, 08/20/2026.
Personality Fit
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