Interdisciplinary Engineer/Architect (Design Manager)

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Mobile District

Locations (City, State)

Mobile, AL

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for a Interdisciplinary Engineer/Architect (Design Manager), in the South Atlantic Division, Mobile District, Engineering Division.

Position Title(s): Interdisciplinary Engineer/Architect (Design Manager)

Open Period: 9-23 February 2026

Duty Location: Mobile, AL.

Duties

Serves as a Design Manager / Engineering Technical Lead (ETL) in Engineering Division. Incumbent is responsible for effectively managing various aspects of planning, design, and construction across a diverse portfolio of Programs. Ensures technical quality for assigned projects and serves as point of contact for issues related to technical quality. Projects cover engineering problems ranging from the conventional to the complex and require a capability of adapting precedents and engineering theories and principles to the needs of the project.

• Provide professional engineering expertise for contract design drawings, technical specifications, feasibility studies, and scopes of work.
• Manage and review complex, multidisciplinary designs across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural engineering.Serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for Architect-Engineer (A-E) contracts, including contract analysis and negotiation support..

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• Lead technical and administrative management of in-house and A-E design efforts, ensuring compliance with DoD and industry standards.
• Coordinate planning, design, cost engineering, construction, and environmental considerations for large, complex projects.
• Monitor project performance, schedules, and costs; implement corrective actions to maintain quality and delivery objectives.
• Identify and resolve technical and management issues, develop quality management plans, and endorse all project deliverables.
  
  

Other Conditions and Requirements

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.

Minimum Education Requirement: Engineering: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript.

Architecture: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards — GS-0800 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800

Specialized Experience For The GS-12

One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Working on multi-discipline technical study, design, or construction teams familiar with engineering and architectural concepts of vertical, horizontal, civil works, and/or highly technical projects; (2) Conducting technical and quality reviews of engineering and construction products such as designs, plans and specifications, costs, studies, and reports; (3) Experience managing multiple projects or a variety of projects; and/or (4) Demonstrating an in responsibilities or duties in either analysis, design, or construction. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Specialized Experience For The GS-13

One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Management, oversight, coordination, and execution of multi-discipline technical study, design, or construction teams for complex and/or highly technical projects and/or programs; (2) Serves as the primary point of contact for technical is-sues related to project design and responds directly to customer, stakeholder, and/or agencies; (3) Provides or oversees technical reviews for quality control and quality assurance; and/or(4) Establishes policy and standard operating procedures to ensure overall design quality. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Other Requirements

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.

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• 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.
• 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.
• Contracting Officer Representative (COR) certification within one year of employment.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.