General Engineer (CASIE) (5) Winchester, VA

Southern Arkansas University; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 57,736 - 111,087; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is hiring a General Engineer to participate in the Army Fellows Program. This position will focus on assisting in the design of engineered systems and devices, evaluating engineering projects, and writing technical reports. Candidates must have an ABET-accredited engineering degree by June 2026 and a commitment to solving engineering problems.

The starting salary ranges from $57,736 to $111,087 annually, based on experience. Ideal candidates will also have strong technical skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering must be completed by June 2026.
• Experience in engineering, including volunteer work, is considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of engineered devices.
• Inspect and evaluate engineering projects.
• Identify engineering problems and recommend solutions.
• Review project design documents and computations.
• Prepare technical engineering reports.

Skills

Engineering problem-solving

Technical report writing

Design and development of engineering systems

Inspection and evaluation of engineering devices

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET accredited)

Job description

STARTING SALARY: $57,736 - $111,087 per year

PAY PROGRESSION:

• 1st Year Salary $57,736 - $75,059
• 2nd Year Salary $70,623 - $91,815
• 3rd Year Salary $85,447 - $111,087

This position is part of the Army Fellows Program and is a CIVILIAN position with the Department of the Army. This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.

As a General Engineer, the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to.

In this role you will:

• Assist in the design and development of engineered devices, equipment or systems using established criteria or specifications.
• Assist in the inspection and evaluation of engineered devices, equipment or systems using established criteria.
• Identify engineering problems and recommend corrective action.
• Review technical engineering project design documents, computations, and submittals.
• Prepare technical engineering reports and studies with completeness, technical adequacy, and adherence to prescribed format of reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a US Citizen

Who May Apply: To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of as defined below:

Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress–strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. (Degree must be completed by June 2026.)

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.