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Construction Engineer - U.S. Foreign Service (Global)

Contribute Your Architecture or Engineering and Vertical Construction Experience to Our Mission of Providing the Most Effective Facilities for U.S. Diplomacy Abroad.

Start reviewing the requirements and gathering your documentation now so you're ready to apply when the vacancy announcement opens for application on November 1, 2023.

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Join the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) in building and renovating safe, secure, sustainable, and functional facilities that support diplomacy worldwide.

As a Construction Engineer, you will use your architecture or engineering knowledge and vertical construction experience to manage new projects, supervise upgrades to existing properties, and support sustainable design and energy conservation programs.

You will ensure that construction work is professionally performed and compliant. You will be accountable for quality assurance, financial controls, safety and security, commissioning, pre-construction, and administrative tasks related to all aspects of building projects.

The following is required:

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited program in Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Construction Engineering Technologies, or Architectural Engineering or a Bachelor's or Master's of Architecture from a NAAB-accredited school
  • Worldwide availability
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Between 21-59 yrs. old to be appointed

In return for your service, you will receive paid housing and K-12 education for dependent children when serving overseas, training and career development, and federal retirement benefits.

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U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer.