Construction Engineer
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) builds and renovates safe, secure, sustainable, and functional facilities that support U.S. diplomacy worldwide. Construction Engineers use engineering skills and construction experience to manage new projects, supervise upgrades to existing properties, and support sustainable design and energy conservation programs.
These professionals ensure construction is properly performed and compliant. They are accountable for quality assurance, financial controls, safety and security, commissioning, pre-construction, and administrative tasks related to all aspects of building projects.
Construction Engineers have access to continued training and career development programs, health and medical coverage, and federal retirement benefits. When serving overseas, the Department provides paid housing or an appropriate housing allowance and paid K-12 education for dependent children.
Construction Engineer Requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Be able to obtain appropriate Foreign Service Minimum Medical Qualifications.
- Be able to obtain a favorable Suitability Review Panel determination.
- Be at least 20 years old to apply; at least 21 years old to be appointed.
- Be appointed prior to age 60 (preference eligible veterans excepted).
Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in one of the following:
- Civil/Structural Engineering
- Construction Engineering Technologies
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Architectural Engineering; or
- Bachelor of Architecture from a program accredited by NAAB; or
- Master of Architecture from a program accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB); and
- At least three years of specialized experience in the last 10 years, working in the field on major vertical construction projects.