General Engineer/Architect
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For GS-11 Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Assisting higher-level professionals with routine architectural drafting or engineering calculations, conducting basic site surveys, and reviewing standard manufacturer submittals.Preparing design drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates for minor facility repair or renovation projects, as well as evaluating contractor submittals and observing on-site construction for code compliance For GS-12 Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:Preparing design drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates for minor facility repair or renovation projects, as well as evaluating contractor submittals and observing on-site construction for code compliance.
Developing comprehensive architectural or engineering design packages and government cost estimates for multi-discipline facility projects, while reviewing Architect-Engineer (A-E) deliverables for constructability and resolving technical design conflicts. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Developing comprehensive architectural or engineering design packages and government cost estimates for multi-discipline facility projects, while reviewing Architect-Engineer deliverables for constructability and resolving technical design conflicts,Serving as a lead technical authority responsible for scoping, managing, and reviewing complex, multi-million-dollar facility design and construction projects.,including authoring Statements of Work for A-E contracts and resolving critical multi-system engineering anomalies during construction.
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This job's listed pay is 52% above the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
- H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
- L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
Official routes: USCIS
Answered at our last check on Oct 23, 2026.
Closes on Nov 16, 2026.
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