General Engineer

National Cemetery Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The National Cemetery Administration in Washington, DC seeks a General Engineer/Project Program Manager (GS-14) to lead planning, design, and construction of major national cemetery projects. You will manage multiple projects, coordinate architect-engineer firms, contractors, and stakeholders, and ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities include providing engineering guidance on site development, land use, environmental compliance, historic preservation, and contract

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required; transcript must verify.
• Education must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
• If you are using foreign education, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of major national cemetery construction projects.
• Manage multiple projects within scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Provide engineering guidance on cemetery development, facility improvements, land use, environmental compliance, and historic preservation.
• Review engineering reports, designs, cost estimates, and proposals for compliance with requirements.
• Oversee design and construction contracts per FAR and agency policies; coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Advise senior leadership on engineering, project management, and construction program issues.

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

• Hiring Agency: National Cemetery Administration
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position is located at the National Cemetery Administration in Washington, District of Columbia. THIS JOB WILL CLOSE WHEN WE HAVE RECEIVED 100 APPLICATIONS WHICH MAY BE SOONER THAN THE CLOSING DATE.

Key Responsibilities

As a General Engineer/Project Program Manager, you will lead the planning, design, and construction of major national cemetery projects that support the National Cemetery Administration's mission and long-term infrastructure goals. Duties include: Lead the planning, design, and execution of complex national cemetery construction and expansion projects. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget requirements.

Provide expert engineering guidance on cemetery development, facility improvements, land use, environmental compliance, and historic preservation matters. Review and evaluate engineering reports, designs, specifications, cost estimates, and technical proposals for compliance with federal and Department of Veterans Affairs requirements. Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including architect-engineer firms, contractors, and agency stakeholders.

Administer and oversee design and construction contracts in accordance with federal acquisition regulations and agency policies. Represent the agency in meetings, negotiations, and presentations involving major construction and capital improvement initiatives. Advise senior leadership on engineering, project management, and construction program issues impacting agency operations and strategic objectives.

Conduct site visits and travel as required to support project oversight and program delivery. Work schedule: May be required to work Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. or after-hours when necessary to meet the needs of the agency. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: May be Available Position Description Title/PD#:General Engineer/PD490350 GS-None The full performance level of this position is GS-14.

Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-14 level. A transcript must be submitted with your application to verify the Engineering Degree requirement. PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement).

Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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