INTERDISCIPLINARY (CIVIL ENGINEER)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; New York (NY); Remote; USD 75,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks an Architect (0808) to thoroughly implement the government QA program, coordinate QA/QC activities, and review quality control plans.

The role involves assessing contractor performance through field surveillance and ensuring compliance with accreditation and foreign-education guidelines. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's in architecture (or related field) with required coursework or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field with specified coursework and/or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge of architectural principles, methods, and techniques relevant to design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Implement the government QA/QC program and coordinate QA/QC activities, including meetings and reviews.
• Assess contractor performance through field surveillance and review quality control plans and procedures.

Skills

Architecture principles

Drafting & design

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

About the Position: Responsible for thorough implementation of the government Quality Assurance (QA) Program, conducting QA/QC Coordination (Mutual Understanding) meetings, review of quality control plans, procedures and assessments of contractor performance through regular field surveillance. USACE New York will relocate from 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY to Jersey City, NJ in March 2027

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for thorough implementation of the government Quality Assurance (QA) Program, conducting meetings, review of quality control plans and procedures and assessments of contractor performance through regular field surveillance

Requirements & Education

BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR ARCHITECT 0808: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in architecture or in a related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems. OR B.

Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings.

The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following: (1) Related Curriculum - Degree in architectural engineering provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in statement A above, or (2) Experience: 1 year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture.

In the absence of any college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that you have acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. ACCREDITATION: 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. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $137128/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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