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

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

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.