Job Description
Announcement Type TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent USACE Organization Marine Design Center (MDC) Locations (City, State) Philadelphia, PA Position Overview/Duties Summary: 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. This position is with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Marine Design Center, located in Philadelphia, PA. The Marine Design Center was established in 1908 as a center of expertise and experience for naval architecture and marine engineering. The Center provides total project management including planning, engineering and shipbuilding contract management in worldwide support of Corps, Army and national water resource projects. The Center services the entire Corps of Engineers by preparing preliminary workboat, barge, and ship designs, preparing contract designs, performing marine engineering and naval architectural consulting, performing stability analysis for vessels, load handling analysis for floating cranes, specification writing for both new construction and major vessel upgrades, and preparation of technical contract sections. In addition, the center manages floating plant acquisitions to include quality assurance at shipyards, contract compliance, physical testing, and direct support to Contracting Officers. Vessel types include hopper dredges, dustpan dredges, floating cranes, crane barges, survey boats, towboats, specialty barges, and various types of workboats.For additional information, see our website at https://www.nap.usace.army.mil/Missions/Marine-Design-Center/ . Position Overview: Serves as a senior electrical engineering specialist responsible for leading and executing all phases of electrical engineering for the design and construction of Corps of Engineers floating plant. Provides expert-level marine electrical engineering support for vessel and system projects, including the design, analysis, review, and approval of system elements across studies, design packages, architect-engineer scopes of work, requests for proposals, technical manuals, engineering technical letters, and related documentation. Duties: As a senior electrical engineer at the Marine Design Center, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Serves as the senior marine electrical engineering expert within the Marine Design Center, providing nationwide technical leadership for planning, design, evaluation, and investigation of electrical systems supporting USACE floating plant. Leads and performs complex electrical engineering analyses, calculations, and system designs, applying advanced principles to ensure safety, reliability, maintainability, and compliance with applicable standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE-45, and USACE safety requirements). Establishes and interprets electrical design criteria in coordination with regulatory bodies and internal policies, exercising independent judgment to resolve gaps in standards and address unique or novel engineering challenges. Provides authoritative technical guidance and assistance to USACE Districts and other government agencies; contributes to the development of agency-wide engineering policies, criteria, and technical guidance documents. Conducts independent technical reviews of electrical designs for floating plant projects, including plans, specifications, analyses, and reports prepared by in-house staff, architect-engineer firms, and contractors. Serves as the lead electrical reviewer for large, complex vessel programs, evaluating integrated electrical systems and advising multidisciplinary teams on electrical engineering requirements and solutions. Evaluates electrical equipment and system designs for suitability, compliance, and performance; prepares formal review comments and responses to contractors and manufacturers, including required revisions to designs and shop drawings. Troubleshoots and resolves complex electrical engineering issues arising during design and construction; develops design modifications, sketches, and change documents for incorporation into contract documents. Conducts field investigations and on-site reviews at shipyards and district locations nationwide, assessing existing systems and recommending repair, replacement, or modification strategies based on operational and safety requirements. Designs and analyze complete marine electrical systems, including load analysis, power generation and