Engineering Technician

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Glenville (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking corrections professionals to foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

This position involves planning and drawing project proposals, coordinating with institutional funds, and supporting journeyman mechanics while adhering to accreditation requirements for education.

Qualifications

• All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Plots results of field surveys and prepares them for tracing and reproduction.
• Completes plans for proposed projects at the local level with institution funds.
• Completes computer-aided drawings for submission to the regional office for approval and funding.
• Maintains security of the institution as part of staff responsibilities.

Education

Accredited college/university degree required

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Plots results of all field surveys and prepares them for tracing and reproduction. Completes plans for proposed projects; such as new structures, building alterations, and shop work to be performed at the local level with institution funds. Completes computer-aided drawings to be submitted to the regional office for approval and funding.

Furnishes additional instructions as requested by employees and inmates about work steps and assists journeyman mechanics in the interpretation of blueprints when necessary. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

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