ENGINEERING

Position Overview

The PALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and problem solving. The program offers a 3-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general, material, computer, mechanical, electrical, electronics, and aerospace engineering tasks under the guidance of a higher-grade engineer.
• Utilize engineering manuals, standard publications, and technical materials to obtain information and support project needs.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and pursue professional development to apply new methods to work assignments.
• For GS Series 0858, apply biomedical engineering concepts and collaborate with senior personnel in planning and conducting studies or projects.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required; males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Possess a professional engineering degree from an accredited institution (ABET accredited or equivalent coursework in core engineering subjects) or have completed one year of graduate-level study.
• Demonstrated Superior Academic Achievement through class standing, GPA, or membership in a recognized honor society, with appropriate transcript documentation.
• Maintain current certifications and provide official transcripts verifying educational qualifications.

Benefits & Perks

• A comprehensive federal benefits package.
• Salary: $55,486 to $99,314 per year, varying by location with yearly salary increases.
• Relocation expenses may be reimbursed in accordance with agency policy.
• Permanent position upon successful completion of the training program.