Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Glen Burnie, Maryland

Salary Range: $85447 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: This vacancy is for a GS-0830-11/12/13/14, Mechanical Engineer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC ESD AUXILIARY MACH SYS SEC -SFLC-ESD-NAME-AUX MACH in BALTIMORE, Maryland.

Major Duties:

• You will serve as a Mechanical Engineer and be responsible for becoming a senior Mechanical Engineer (ME) in support of USCG's Naval Engineering Tech Authority and as a Lead Engineer (LE) for auxiliary machinery equipment and systems addressing mechanical engineering challenges under their cognizance. Auxiliary machinery equipment and systems encompass all the equipment and piping needed for fluid systems, weight handling systems, HVACR systems, water making systems and other auxiliary machinery Installed on board Coast Guard Cutters and Boats. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Performing SME duties for assigned equipment systems and as LE for Auxiliary Machinery Technical Warrant holder including performing detailed calculations and design for shipboard piping, HVAC, and other mechanical equipment systems, and reviewing and evaluating contractor-provided technical deliverables for new construction vessels to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Establishing agency wide technical policy, statutes, and regulations for equipment and systems assigned while interpreting basic legislations, broad organizational policy, statutes, and regulations and provide guidance to managers and other personnel for them to accomplish their assigned duties while ensuring designs comply with relevant maritime regulations and classification society rules (e.g., ABS, CFR). Providing authoritative specialized information concerning integration of system components, including auxiliary machinery and Interfaces problems and their solutions including authoring clear and concise technical reports and presentations to communicate engineering recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Directing a broad range of interdisciplinary development, design, and project activities for critical shipboard auxiliary machinery systems including the creation and modification of detailed 2D and 3D piping and mechanical system arrangement drawings. Planning and coordinates projects involving new technologies where new techniques and approaches are needed such as supporting model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital twin development. Managing significant elements or phases of projects related to major agency functions, programs, or projects including leading multi-discipline engineering teams, managing project scope and schedule. The GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13 levels are developmental and will receive tailored instruction, guidance, training, and supervision designed to equip the employee with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful performance at the GS-14 level. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

Qualifications: Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: EDUCATION: To qualify for this position, applicants must show that they possess a professional knowledge of engineering principles and practices through the following: Completion of a bachelor's or higher degree in engineering that was from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited school or that included courses in differential and integral calculus and courses (beyond first year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a)statics, dynamics; (b)strength of materials stress strain relationships); (c)fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e)electrical fields and circuits; (f)nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g)any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR Registration as a professional engineer by a State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. OR Successfully passing the Engineering-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the written test required for professional registration that is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico, and completed all the requirements for either (a) bachelor's degree in engineering technology (BET) from an accredited college or university that included at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences, or (b) a BET from an ABET-accredited program. OR A combination of at least 4 years of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that included successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences, including the courses listed in paragraph A above. (NOTE: The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum.) OR Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field (e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology) AND at least 1 year of professional engineering experience under the guidance and supervision of a professional engineer. IN ADDITION to meeting the basic education requirements (above) applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Applicants applying for the GS-11 level must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS09 level in federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Learning fundamental principles and applying established techniques for more difficult work in various stages of mechanical engineering work. Applicants applying for the GS-12 level must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Handling more complex assignments and contribute to project team with less detailed supervision in various stages of mechanical engineering work. Applicants applying for the GS-13 level must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include; Leading small projects teams and contribute significantly to complex assignments with less progressive supervision. Applicants may also qualify based on a combination of education and experience. Superior academic achievement at the baccalaureate level in a professional engineering curriculum is qualifying for GS-7. A combination of superior academic achievement and 1 year of appropriate professional experience is qualifying at GS-9. 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree also qualifies at the GS-9. At the GS-11, 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree is qualifying. To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience may include the following: Developing and analyzing comprehensive piping system models for both new and modified industrial applications to ensure optimal performance and compliance with all relevant codes and standards. Design of new and modified shipboard auxiliary systems, including performing system analysis, sizing and selecting major equipment, ensuring integration and compliance with maritime standards. Must have a foundation of learning fundamental principles and applying established techniques for more difficult work in various stages of mechanical engineering work. Must be able to handle more complex assignments and contribute to project team with less detailed supervision in various stages of mechanical engineering work. Expected to lead small projects teams and contribute significantly to complex assignments with less progressive supervision as incumbent gains more experience. NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to Apply: Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a resume and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. We encourage you to apply online. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, any applicable assessments, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on 01/22/2026. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Dexter Greene at Dexter.L.Greene@uscg.mil to obtain an alternative application.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-22