Engineering Technician

This position is located in the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Facilities Services Directorate (FSD), Facilities Operations and Services Division (FOSD), Facilities Services Group (FSG) Alterations Work Group (A WG). The purpose of this position is to serve as research support, project engineering/program management support, development, and evaluation or engineering/life cycle support of a complex nature.

Typical work assignments may include the following Develops statements of work, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for work to be accomplished by service contracts. Ensures statement of work and specifications for all phases contracts are clear, concise, and detailed. Reviews projects, including analyzing blueprints to determine time, cost, materials, and labor. Conduct technical evaluations and analyses to identify and recommend solutions for complex problems related to cost estimation. Review designs for compliance with industry practices and makes recommendations for cost-effective modifications. Provide engineering oversight for construction or engineering contracts, monitoring work for compliance and recommending special requirements. Participates in preparing briefings/discussions that are designed to resolve problems/issues to include timely completion of construction projects across the Pentagon Reservation. Addresses questions or conflicts regarding individual job orders before proceeding with a project. Conducts surveys and investigations at project sites with DoD contractors and building management staff to determine condition of facilities and to secure necessary data prior to initiating design. Applies a practical knowledge of engineering principles in assessing specific requirements, delineating engineering design, and translating requirements into detailed specifications to ensure an accurate assessment of scope of work, cost, time, materials, etc., can be prepared. Performs independent analytical assignments, contractor documentation to include cost elements. Collects and analyzes historical cost data for current and future project estimates, track costs, and prepare cost and expenditure statements. Confer with various parties, including engineers, contractors, and clients, to address and resolve cost estimating issues. Conduct studies to establish standard cost data, identify cost reduction, and develop innovative cost estimating methods. Apply a wide range of engineering concepts, practices, regulations, policies, and procedures. Utilize analytical techniques to assess complex engineering and cost-related issues. Develops preliminary and final design plans. Consults with professional personnel in various disciplines regarding discrepancies in contractor proposals before the Contracting Office negotiates with contractors on matters affecting the design of projects to ensure project requirements are met. Envisions sequence of work and coordinates functional operations with various activities. Analyzes reimbursable work authorizations and agency-initiated purchase orders. Prepares and submits pertinent specifications, drawings, sketches, and cost estimates for material and man hours as required by trade and consistent with accepted trade practices, to include submitting to Supervisors for review. Apply quantitative and qualitative methods for developing and analyzing cost estimates. Develop and prepare cost estimates for engineering and construction projects, including analyzing documentation to determine costs. Use engineering drafting and design systems, cost estimating software, and project management tools. Communicate technical information effectively. Performs final and in-progress inspections of contract work to ensure workmanship and materials are satisfactory; customer requirements, specifications and special requirements such as accomplishment of safety regulations are met; and in contract situations, work is performed in accordance with contractual agreement. Prepares a written inspection reports identifying deficiencies and any deviations from the original estimate and/or specifications. Recommends approval or rejection of work performed, and in the situation of contractor work, makes recommendations to the Contracting Officer regarding payment of the contractor.