Mechanical Engineer

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: You will apply complex mechanical engineering concepts, principles and practices sufficient to design and layout HVAC systems and a variety of other mechanical systems and equipment.This is a developmental position; duties listed below will be performed in a developmental capacity at the GS11 grade level. At the full performance, GS-12, the incumbent will:Perform research and confers with contractors and manufacturer's representatives to resolve construction and equipment problems.Evaluate field conditions as they apply to overall projects and resolves problems due to site conditions making improvements in the design, construction and operation of future projectsReview contractor shop drawing submittals, test reports, operation and maintenance manuals, etc. involving mechanical features of the project.Serve as technical authority for mechanical and utility systems in final on-site inspection for specialty and unique projects.Prepare designs, design analysis and specifications for the type of utility systems and other complex mechanical features for a variety of construction projects.Serve as a mechanical engineering responsible for providing technical engineering and contract administration support to the installation and participates in quality assurance activities for the inspection of the project.