Engineering Technician (Electrical) GS-0802-12 (51085)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District in Fort Bragg, NC seeks an Engineering Technician (Electrical) to support comprehensive electrical design, detailing, and project coordination for Army installations.

The role emphasizes BIM/Revit usage, accuracy in plans, and collaboration with project teams. Major duties include preparing electrical plans, incorporating power and security systems, reviewing submittals, and ensuring compliance with NEC and DoD criteria.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or above in electrical engineering drawings focusing on low voltage systems (NIPRnet & SIPRnet, CCTV, AV, ESS, ACS) and other low voltage systems.
• Experience preparing, reviewing and implementing electrical designs and contract modifications.
• Knowledge of relevant codes (e.g., NEC) and DoD criteria and standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary and final electrical engineering plans and drawings using BIM/Revit.
• Incorporate power, lighting, communications, security and other electrical details into designs.
• Review design submittals, prepare technical specifications and contract modifications.
• Check contractor shop drawings against plans and specs.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure material availability and industry developments.
• Conduct field inspections to verify design accuracy and document changes for future projects.
• Present design positions at planning and coordination meetings.

Skills

Electrical design knowledge

Technical drawing interpretation

Collaboration with engineers

Tools

Bentley BIM

Autodesk Revit

Job description

USACE Organization South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Wilmington District

Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type Permanent

USACE Organization South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Wilmington District

Locations (City, State) Fort Bragg, NC

Position Overview/Duties The Wilmington District is seeking talented candidates for Engineering Technician (Electrical). The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) mission at Fort Bragg is to manage military construction, infrastructure development, and engineering support for units at Fort Bragg (North Carolina). This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for an Engineering Technician (Electrical) GS-0802-12, in the South Atlantic Division, Wilmington District, Construction Division, Fort Bragg, NC

Open Period: November 5-19, 2026

Duty Location: Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, North Carolina

Major Duties

• Prepares preliminary and final engineering plans and detail drawings, as required, for a variety of Army installations, including military construction projects. Utilizes computer-aided design (e.g., Bentley BIM and/or Autodesk Revit) appropriate to expedite plan and detail preparation.
• Incorporate power, lighting, communication, security and other electrical details that are necessary but not included in data, sketches, or other information furnished.
• Performs a variety of design support work relevant to Section project workload including performing and checking computations, preparing technical specifications, reviewing design submittals, annotating contractor shop drawings, preparing contract modifications, and preparing reports
• Checks contractor shop drawings with contract plans and specifications.
• Coordinates design with suppliers to assure availability of required materials and utilizes latest development of materials industry
• Utilizes information established by engineering/architectural studies of the project involved
• Checks and reviews plans and specifications for electrical work and installations to determine whether changes are necessary due to unforeseen field conditions, making recommendations with technical justification
• Checks for compliance with plans and specifications on electrical work to assure that installations are in accordance with Fire Codes including the National Electrical Code, and US Department of Defense criteria.
• Makes field inspections to document construction progress and also to secure or clarify information relative to changes, unforeseen field conditions and to ascertain accuracy of design on completed features for use in connection with future design
• Attends program planning and coordination conferences, briefings and other meetings to represent and present position relative to facility design, construction and other issues

Other Conditions and Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards — GS-0802 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/

Specialized Experience

A minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or above in the Federal Service which includes:

• Development, preparation, review and implementation of electrical engineering drawings, with focus on low voltage systems to include: NIPRnet & SIPRnet, Cable TV (CCTV), Audio Visual (AV), Electronic Security Systems (ESS), Access Control Systems (ACS), and other systems utilizing network protocols
• Development, preparation, review and implementation of other low voltage systems
• Development, preparation, review and implementation of Fire Control Alarm Systems and Mass Notification Systems

Other Requirements

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Multiple positions may be filled by this announcement.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
• PCS expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles.
• Position requires the incumbent to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• This position may require a security clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.