Interdisciplinary Engineer/Architect

Role Overview

This position supports construction and repair efforts across the full project lifecycle, from early planning and design review through execution. The selected candidate will function as a subject matter expert in engineering or architecture and help guide diverse projects at Fort Liberty, NC.

Key Duties

• Lead project management support for construction and repair work through predesign, design, and construction phases.
• Use engineering and architectural knowledge to support a wide variety of project types.
• Define project needs and prepare scope documents, performance work statements, independent government estimates, and related contract materials.
• Handle contract administration across multiple procurement methods and service arrangements.
• Work with user groups, contractors, and installation teams to keep construction activities coordinated and avoid avoidable disruptions.

Conditions of Employment

• Employment may depend on a favorable suitability or fitness review based on a background investigation.
• A one-year probationary period may apply, unless already satisfied under applicable federal rules; during probation, separation rights are limited.
• The role requires the ability to obtain and keep eligibility for a Secret clearance, including a background investigation and credit check.
• Pre-employment and annual financial disclosure reporting on OGE Form 450 is required.
• Business travel or temporary duty travel is expected for approximately 5% of the time.
• A valid state driver’s license from any U.S. state or possession is required to operate vehicles.

Qualification Paths

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the education and/or specialized experience requirements for the grade level being considered.

• GS-7: One year of specialized experience reviewing planning documents for new construction, additions, or renovations; or one year of graduate study in architecture or engineering; or Superior Academic Achievement; or a qualifying education/experience combination.
• GS-9: One year of specialized experience reviewing project planning documentation and assessing drawings or designs for structural feasibility; or a qualifying master’s degree, advanced graduate study, or education/experience combination.
• GS-11: One year of specialized experience working on new construction, additions, or renovations, reviewing requests for compliance with construction standards, and helping develop construction costs; or a qualifying doctorate, advanced graduate study, or education/experience combination.
• GS-12: One year of specialized experience applying professional engineering concepts to complex technical projects, managing projects across the full lifecycle, and reviewing plans, designs, and specifications for existing facility improvements or new construction. For this grade, experience must be used; education cannot substitute.

Basic Education Requirements

• Engineer track: A bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or an engineering-related education/experience combination that demonstrates strong grounding in the physical and mathematical sciences.
• Architect track: A bachelor’s degree or higher in architecture, or a related degree with the required semester hours in architectural design, structural technology, materials and construction methods, and environmental control systems.
• Alternative qualification routes may include licensure, Engineer Intern/Engineer in Training status, passing the FE exam, specified academic coursework, or related scientific curricula with supervised engineering experience.
• Foreign education must be validated as equivalent by an accepted credential evaluation service or by U.S. accredited coursework equivalency.

Additional Information

This opportunity is intended for candidates who can meet federal qualification standards for interdisciplinary engineering or architecture work. The role involves reviewing technical documentation, supporting project delivery, and ensuring construction efforts align with standards and requirements.