Development Civil Engineer – Design, Drafting & Site Data

U.S. Army; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army is seeking candidates for a civil engineer developmental position under Direct Hire Authority. You may be hired at GS-7/9/11 or 12 and will perform estimating, drafting, and design work for the Engineering Division, Design Branch, Directorate of Public Works.

Qualified applicants must meet basic education requirements in engineering, with advanced coursework or graduate education preferred. This role supports site inspections, drawing reviews, and engineering software usage.

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent with calculus and core engineering science courses.
• Combination of education and experience demonstrating engineering knowledge and practical application.
• Graduate education in engineering may substitute for some experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers by gathering basic field data for structural or site inspections.
• Participate in site visits to observe construction and learn inspection procedures.
• Review standard drawings and engineering details to verify accuracy.
• Operate a computer using engineering software.

Skills

engineering software

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Graduate-level engineering coursework

Job description

The U.S. Army is seeking candidates for a civil engineer developmental position under Direct Hire Authority. You may be hired at GS-7/9/11 or 12 and will perform estimating, drafting, and design work for the Engineering Division, Design Branch, Directorate of Public Works.

Qualified applicants must meet basic education requirements in engineering, with advanced coursework or graduate education preferred. This role supports site inspections, drawing reviews, and engineering software usage.