ARCHITECT

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command; Newport (RI); Remote; USD 101,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic in Newport seeks an Architect to lead in-house architectural design work within milestones and quality standards. The role is based in the PDC Branch, ROICC Newport.

Requirements include a bachelor’s or higher degree in architecture or related field with specified coursework; eligibility for a Secret clearance; and telework eligibility for this position. Applications close 2026-10-29.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a bachelor's or higher degree in architecture.
• Or a bachelor's or higher degree in a field related to architecture with 60 semester hours incl. 30 in architectural design and 6 in each: structural tech, materials, construction methods, environmental control systems.
• Alternatively, a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience showing thorough knowledge of architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• You will be directly responsible for executing in-house architectural design work products and services within specified milestones and quality standards.

Skills

Architectural design fundamentals

In-house project execution

Quality standards adherence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Architecture-related degree with 60 sem hours incl. 30 design hours and 6 sem hours in structural tech, materials, construction methods, and environmental systems

Combination of education/training/experience showing architectural fundamentals

Job description

• Department: Department of the Navy

You will serve as an Architect in the Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) Branch, Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) Newport, of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic.

Key Responsibilities

You will be directly responsible for executing in-house architectural design work products and services within specified milestones and quality standards.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess Successful completion of a bachelor's or higher degree in architecture.

OR Successful completion of a bachelor's or higher degree in a field related to architecture that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.

OR Have a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings.

The curriculum for a degree is in either architecture or architectural engineering and covers function, esthetics, site, structure, economics, mechanical-electrical, and other engineering problems related to the design and construction of buildings primarily (but not exclusively) intended to house human activities OR you lack a degree in architecture, but have 1 year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture that demonstrates that you have acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.

(Note - In the absence of college courses, 5 years of such experience is required).

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $101375 – $131790/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.