Civil Engineer-Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command is seeking a civil engineer to perform program management and design/construction oversight for forces at Edwards Air Force Base. The role involves planning, design, and multi‑phase projects across real property facilities, coordinating with engineers and architects, and ensuring safety and compliance.

The position emphasizes assessing SOWs, staying current with tech advances, and contributing to construction management and operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent education as required.
• Transcript submission may be required for qualification.
• Experience with multi-phase design and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Plans and designs substantial multi‑phase construction and renovation projects for real property facilities.
• Serves as consulting engineer on design aspects and coordinates with architects and other engineers.
• Ensures safety, environmental compliance, and adherence to SOW/A&E statements of work.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Design & construction oversight

SOW/A&E coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a civil engineer performing program management and design and construction oversight duties in support of a military installation.

Key Responsibilities

Performs planning and design work for substantial multi-phase new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for a variety of real property facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of civil engineering. Serves as consulting engineer on all design aspects of assigned projects. Coordinates the preparation of and reviews A&E statements of work (SOW). Coordinates projects with engineers in other disciplines or with architects.

Keeps abreast of emerging technologies to ensure programmed development will not prematurely become obsolete. In conjunction with the primary duty of engineering design, on a less frequent basis performs work in the construction management, programming/base development, and/or operations and maintenance (O&M) functions. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Requirements & Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force Materiel Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $138370/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.