Federal engineering jobs
Federal engineering covers general engineers (0801), engineering technicians (0802), and civil (0810), mechanical (0830) and electronics (0855) engineers. They work on infrastructure, defense systems, energy, water resources and facilities.
Professional engineering series typically require an ABET-accredited engineering degree or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Defense, Army Corps of Engineers and Navy announcements are common, and many offer pathways for recent graduates.
USAJOBS currently lists 426 open engineering announcements. The most active recent employers are U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Air Systems Command and United States Fleet Forces Command. 62 of the latest 100 offer remote work or telework.
OPM occupational series: 0801, 0802, 0810, 0830, 0855
- Open announcements
- 426
- Top hiring agency (recent)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Remote or telework (recent)
- 62 / 100
Occupation snapshot: Engineering
National figures for related occupations across all employers, not just the federal government. Federal pay is set by each announcement's grade and locality.
| Occupation | National median wage | Outlook | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil EngineersO*NET-SOC 17-2051.00 | $100,840 per year$48.48 per hour2025 data | Bright outlook6% projected change (2025-2035)22,700 openings per year | Bachelor's degree |
| Mechanical EngineersO*NET-SOC 17-2141.00 | $104,110 per year$50.05 per hour2025 data | Bright outlook11% projected change (2025-2035)17,800 openings per year | Bachelor's degree |
| Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerO*NET-SOC 17-2072.00 | $130,220 per year$62.6 per hour2025 data | Bright outlook4% projected change (2025-2035)4,900 openings per year | Bachelor's degree |
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Newest federal engineering jobs
Civil Engineer (Structural)
Closes Nov 18, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
New Orleans, Louisiana
$56,038 - $129,225 per year · GS-7 to 12
- Full-time
- Permanent
INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER
Closes Nov 11, 2026Naval Air Systems Command · Department of the Navy
Multiple Locations
$143,913 - $197,200 per year · DP-5
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Civil Engineer (Hydraulic)
Closes Nov 18, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
New Orleans, Louisiana
$99,402 - $129,225 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
GENERAL ENGINEER
Closes Nov 10, 2026Air Combat Command · Department of the Air Force
Shaw AFB, South Carolina
$89,508 - $116,362 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
CIVIL ENGINEER
Closes Mar 4, 2027Naval Air Systems Command · Department of the Navy
Patuxent River, Maryland
$102,415 - $158,322 per year · DP-4
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Closes Nov 13, 2026United States Fleet Forces Command · Department of the Navy
Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia
$90,838 - $118,092 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
Lead Civil Engineer (Hydraulic)
Closes Nov 18, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
New Orleans, Louisiana
$118,203 - $153,665 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Closes Nov 13, 2026United States Fleet Forces Command · Department of the Navy
Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia
$90,838 - $118,092 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
Civil Engineer (Structural) - DIRECT HIRE
Closes Feb 2, 2027Federal Highway Administration · Department of Transportation
Bismarck, North Dakota
$89,508 - $138,370 per year · GS-12 to 13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MARINE GAS TURBINE INSPECTOR)
Closes Nov 10, 2026United States Fleet Forces Command · Department of the Navy
Rota, Spain
$76,463 - $99,404 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
Closes Nov 13, 2026U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command · Department of the Army
Letterkenny Army Depot, Pennsylvania
$102,415 - $133,142 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Healthcare Engineer
Closes Jan 4, 2027Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
West Haven, Connecticut
$75,004 - $169,384 per year · GS-7 to 12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)
Closes Nov 16, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
Little Rock, Arkansas
$118,204 - $145,483 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Civil Engineer
Closes Nov 13, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
Multiple Locations
$89,508 - $126,859 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
INTERDISCIPLINARY
Closes Nov 13, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
Multiple Locations
$106,437 - $150,852 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
INTERDISCIPLINARY
Closes Nov 17, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
Norfolk, Virginia
$51,210 - $81,436 per year · GS-7 to 9
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Supervisory Electronics Engineer
Closes Nov 17, 2026National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Department of Commerce
Silver Spring, Maryland
$169,279 - $197,200 per year · ZP-5
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Supervisory Electronics Engineer
Closes Nov 17, 2026National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Department of Commerce
Silver Spring, Maryland
$169,279 - $197,200 per year · ZP-5
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Interdisciplinary General Engineer- Grid Modeler
Closes Nov 10, 2026Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy
Washington, District of Columbia
$143,913 - $187,093 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Supervisory General Engineer
Closes Nov 17, 2026Smithsonian Institution · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia
$143,913 - $187,093 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY(SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER) (TITLE 5)
Closes Nov 10, 2026Air National Guard Units · Department of the Air Force
Jacksonville, Florida
$106,437 - $138,370 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
Electronics Engineer
Closes Nov 12, 2026Bonneville Power Administration · Department of Energy
Vancouver, Washington
$57,999 - $125,478 per year · GS-5 to 11
- Full-time
- Permanent
Electronics Engineer
Closes Nov 12, 2026Bonneville Power Administration · Department of Energy
Vancouver, Washington
$57,999 - $125,478 per year · GS-5 to 11
- Full-time
- Permanent
SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER (ENVIRONMENTAL)
Closes Nov 16, 2026Air Education and Training Command · Department of the Air Force
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
$108,001 - $140,403 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
General Engineer
Closes Nov 13, 2026National Cemetery Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Oakland, California
$133,060 - $172,980 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Closes Nov 9, 2026Air Combat Command · Department of the Air Force
Offutt AFB, Nebraska
$56,039 - $117,525 per year · GS-7 to 12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
GENERAL ENGINEER
Closes Nov 9, 2026Air Force District of Washington · Department of the Air Force
Andrews AFB, Maryland
$102,415 - $133,142 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Interdisciplinary General Engineer/ Operations Research Analyst
Closes Nov 10, 2026Missile Defense Agency · Department of Defense
Multiple Locations
$91,870 - $144,102 per year · NH-3
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL)
Closes Nov 13, 2026United States Fleet Forces Command · Department of the Navy
Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia
$90,838 - $118,092 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
INTERDISCIPLINARY SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER/ARCHITECT
Closes Nov 9, 2026Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command · Department of the Navy
Bangor, Washington
$141,367 - $183,782 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
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