Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer position at the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, onsite in Washington, DC, with a salary range of USD 121,785 to 158,322 per year. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited) and a minimum of 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a broad set of electrical engineering projects across new construction, renovations, and facility maintenance at BEP locations.
• Develop methods, procedures, and specifications for highly complex electrical systems.
• Prepare technical reports on intricate electrical engineering matters influencing current and future BEP programs.
• Interpret policies, regulations, and engineering criteria and provide guidance to management on complex electrical system matters.

Requirements

• Probationary or trial period required for all new hires; performance and suitability assessed; appointment not automatically permanent.
• Public Trust background investigation required.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine suitability.
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• Tax compliance review required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Personal Identity Verification process with two forms of identification (I-9) required.
• Use of a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• File Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Income tax verification required.
• Drug test required prior to appointment.
• Print Preview of the full announcement prior to applying.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited) and at least 1 year of professional experience.

Open to

• The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Career Transition Programs CTAP/ICTAP/RPL: Federal employees from eliminated positions eligible for priority consideration.
• Clarification from the agency: 1) U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience required. 2) CTAP/ICTAP eligibles.

Additional information

• We may select from this announcement or other sources to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Opportunities for telework and flexible work schedules.
• Facilities typically shut down annually between Christmas and New Year’s Day; employees must take leave during the shutdown.
• Successful candidate will undergo personnel vetting, including background investigation and enrollment in Continuous Vetting, plus FBI Rap Back enrollment for ongoing notifications.
• Eligibility and suitability require a thorough background investigation and favorable adjudication; failure to meet these requirements may disqualify.
• Reasonable Accommodation requests for online assessments may be submitted during the application process.
• Applicants should align with the agency mission and uphold the rule of law and constitutional principles.

How you will be evaluated

• Evaluation hinges on how well candidates meet the stated qualifications.
• After closing, resumes and responses will be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications; ensure your resume includes detailed information.
• All required steps in the process must be completed; insufficient detail may result in a "not qualified" determination.
• An online USA Hire assessment is required to measure core competencies for the role.
• Competencies assessed include Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Integrity, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Teamwork.
• Top candidates may be referred to a selecting official; interviews may be required; travel costs are not reimbursed.

Required documents

• Submit a complete Application Package including a resume showing work schedule, hours per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. Cover letters are optional. Resumes may be created in USAJOBS or uploaded.
• Veterans' Preference documentation, if claiming veteran's preference, per the applicant guide.
• Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP (ICTAP) documentation if applicable.
• Education documentation: transcripts or course list showing titles, credits, grades, and completion dates.
• ICTAP note: well-qualified applicants (score of 85 or higher) receive priority consideration.
• Optional essay questions: up to four short responses (200 words max each) to help assess alignment with the agency mission; responses are optional and do not affect eligibility.
• After hiring, the remaining qualified candidates may be shared with other Treasury bureaus; opt-in available; no guarantee of further consideration.