Engineering Technician (Engineering Technician)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a corrections professional to support facility projects, perform field surveys, develop plans for structures and shop work, and prepare CAD drawings for regional approval. The role emphasizes institutional security and coordination with staff and inmates on procedural steps.

The position involves interpreting blueprints, providing instructions to employees, and ensuring project work aligns with local funding and institutional needs.

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.
• Incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution; staff correctional responsibilities precede all others.

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.

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 $76095 – $98928/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

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