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: This position is at Ice Harbor Lock and Dam. The Dam is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and is situated on the Snake River. The work duties will be performed inside and outside the hydroelectric (powerhouse) facility.

Guides efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, and safety and security systems.

Provides professional mechanical engineering expertise on operations and maintenance of mechanical equipment for multipurpose hydroelectric power facility.

Serves as project crane operation specialist with competence in the structure, mechanical design, safety features, safety standards and maintenance for a wide variety of cranes.

Interfaces with private sector contractors/vendors regarding equipment purchases, services and supplies.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/