Job Posting: Mechanical Engineer

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Division of Physical Security Management (DPSM), is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Mechanical Engineer position. The selected candidate will support the NIH Physical Security Program by helping ensure that all NIH owned and leased facilities comply with federally mandated physical security requirements and are protected against current and emerging threats.

Duties

If selected for this position as a Mechanical Engineer, GS-0830-11/12/13, your duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as a senior mechanical engineer and lead engineer/designer overseeing, directing, or administering the design, construction, repair, or maintenance of facilities, structures, systems, and mechanical equipment for complex or high-value projects, and coordinates the development of physical security system and countermeasure designs for large-scale, multi-purpose, multiple-phase projects and provides project management, commissioning, construction administration, inspection, scheduling, design coordination, and post-award management throughout the project lifecycle. Develops organizational policies and procedures for mechanical engineering design requirements in accordance with applicable national, Federal, and agency codes and standards, and ensures mechanical systems and infrastructure meet facility security countermeasure and hardening requirements. Develops complex mechanical and utility system designs and implements new mechanical engineering approaches and technologies for NIH-specific systems and services, including physical security systems, cooling and ventilation systems, electrical systems supporting back-up generators, physical barriers, protective structures, and facility hardening, and provides mechanical engineering support for physical security measures and mechanisms, including intrusion detection and video surveillance systems, perimeter protection, weapon detection, blast mitigation, chemical, biological, and radiological hazard countermeasures, and forced-entry, improvised explosive device, and ballistic-resistant measures. Conducts or directs site surveys, investigations, assessments, and construction site visits to establish baseline data, evaluate site and structural conditions, support mechanical and security system designs, and determine compliance with project designs and applicable standards and codes, and conducts technical evaluations, investigations, quality reviews, risk analyses, and root cause analyses to identify and resolve complex problems involving mechanical systems, physical security systems, equipment, design, construction, operations, and maintenance, and recommends system modifications or solutions based on test and evaluation results. Reviews engineering and design packages, plans, and specifications for accuracy, technical competency, feasibility, compliance with project requirements, and adherence to applicable codes and standards, and recommends modifications, improvements, or approval as appropriate. Evaluates the condition and effectiveness of existing physical security systems, equipment, and supporting infrastructure; develops lifecycle plans; estimates system lifespan and upgrade or replacement costs; and recommends mitigating or temporary measures when systems are out of service. Determines execution plans and appropriate contract vehicles for assigned projects; prepares scopes of work and cost estimates; reviews bids, proposals, specifications, designs, change orders, and contractor submittals; monitors contractor performance; participates in contract negotiations and technical discussions; and serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative for physical security aspects of construction and installation.

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