Interdisciplinary Engineer – Direct Hire

May 9, 2025
Urgent

Job Description

Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location: Sacramento District, Engineering Division – Civil Works Design Branch
Series/Grades: GS-0807/0810/0830/0850-13

Overview:

Join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Sacramento, CA—a vibrant city known for its cultural amenities, thriving arts scene, and proximity to Lake Tahoe and San Francisco. As part of the Civil Works Design Branch, you’ll contribute to complex water resource projects that have direct impacts on public safety, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development.

Who May Apply:

  • Open to all U.S. Citizens
  • Direct Hire Authority: Traditional rating and ranking, including veterans’ preference, does not apply

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and manage engineering aspects of large, multidisciplinary water resources projects.
  • Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing strategies for engineering tasks and contracts.
  • Ensure technical quality through adherence to civil works review policies and quality control processes.
  • Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Architect-Engineer (A-E) and technical service contracts.
  • Collaborate with project managers, resolve project conflicts, and mitigate risks across project lifecycles (feasibility, design, construction, and operations).

Basic Qualifications:

For Engineers (0810/Civil, 0830/Mechanical, 0850/Electrical):

  • Bachelor’s or higher in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must have passed the FE/EIT exam or hold a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license.

For Landscape Architects (0807):

  • Bachelor’s or higher in Landscape Architecture or qualifying combination of education and supervised experience.

Specialized Experience (GS-13 level):

One year of specialized professional experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in federal service, including:

  • Developing engineering studies, designs, and specifications for civil works water resource projects, and
  • Applying technical knowledge to produce contract-ready documents and resolve complex engineering issues.

Note: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this level.

Selective Placement Factor:

  • Current Professional Engineer (PE) license is required for engineering positions.

Additional Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Valid state driver’s license
  • Completion of background investigation
  • Annual submission of Confidential Financial Disclosure (OGE-450)

Salary:

  • GS-0807: $116,816 – $151,863/year
  • GS-0810 / 0830 / 0850: $132,039 – $159,048/year
    (Salary includes locality pay for Sacramento, CA)

Benefits:

  • Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB)
  • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
  • Life and Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Paid leave (sick, vacation, federal holidays)
  • Possible relocation assistance and recruitment incentives

How to Apply:

  1. Submit your application through USAJOBS before 11:59 PM EST on 10/16/2025.
  2. Complete the online questionnaire and upload the required documents:
    • Resume (with hours/week and employment dates)
    • Transcripts (if qualifying based on education)
    • PE License (mandatory)
    • Optional: cover letter, performance appraisal

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