Summary This position is part of the WAPA-DSW-Desert Southwest. As an Engineering Technician, you will perform a variety of duties related to the functional responsibilities in supporting activities in computer aided engineering/computer aided drafting (CAE/CAD), design automation, and software support. This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at the Phoenix, AZ duty location. Responsibilities As an Engineering Technician you will: Prepare preliminary and final civil/electrical design drawings for substations. This includes scaled layout drawings showing bus and equipment configurations and foundations, plan and elevation views as well as wiring diagrams using AutoCAD software. Prepare material quantity estimates for substations. Calculate cut and fill quantities, foundation design, providing material quantities for both concrete and steel for construction specifications, and determining steel structures for substations using Civil 3D and other applicable software. Provide technical advice and consultation in the application of CAE/CAD system to engineering design functions. Work closely with individual engineers and technicians in order to take full advantage of the opportunities available with the CAE system for their applications. Serve as the authoritative source of technical information on CAE/CAD operational and maintenance procedures for your region. Develop and update standards and procedures for CAE/CAD users as well as standard specifications for the related materials, equipment, and software. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. The incumbent is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment This position requires the incumbent to occasionally fly in a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft in the performance of assigned duties. This position requires the ability to operate a Government vehicle. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Defensive Driver's certification and have a valid state driver's license. Defensive Driver's Training will be completed upon employment. Occasional travel of up to 5-10% annually is required; with overnight travel possible during all or part of that time. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-11: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following items: Experience using technical drawing concepts in the preparation of design drawings for construction and maintenance projects which include, building an AutoCAD model. Provides technical advice, consultation and is the subject matter expert in the application of a computer aided engineering (CAE) system to engineering design functions. Preparation of construction specifications, drawing packages, and standards. The ability to complete drafting markups/revisions based on comments from a review or inconsistencies between engineering disciplines, as well as complete the material quantity estimates, structure/foundation/equipment selection from standard library or previous project for review by engineer. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education If you are using education to qualify for this position you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible." Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive. This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. Advance in Hire (Superior Qualifications) may be offered.