Lead Electrical Engineer

📍 Mobile, Alabama · 🏛 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · 💰 $118,204–$145,483 per year · 🎓 GS 13 · 🧭 Electrical Engineering (0850) · ⏳ Closes Nov 17, 2026 · 6 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 3, 2026
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Job details at a glance

AgencyU.S. Army Corps of Engineers
DepartmentDepartment of the Army
LocationMobile, Alabama
Salary$118,204–$145,483 per year
GradeGS 13
ScheduleFull-time
Occupation seriesElectrical Engineering (0850)
Openings1
Hiring pathsOpen to the public
PostedNov 3, 2026
Application deadlineNov 17, 2026
Telework eligibleNo
Remote jobNo
Security clearanceNot Required
Relocation expenses reimbursedNo
Promotion potentialNone
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About this job

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Duties

Produce and/or oversee production of quality contract drawings, specifications, design calculations, and design analysis for In-House Full Design or Design-Build projects.

Perform and/or oversee quality, cross-discipline, independent technical reviews of projects, studies, or reports for code, installation specific, and DoD criteria, and contract compliance.

Identify, distribute, and balance workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level and/or occupational specialization.

Monitors the engineering aspects of all Mobile District designs to insure their completeness and technical adequacy.

Directs electrical engineers in Engineering Division on the approach to the more technically complex electrical engineering design problems.

Ensures compliance with Quality Control and Assurance processes and procedures involving the electrical engineering aspects of all Mobile District designs.

Acts as mentor and assists junior engineers in their career development.

Leads assigned team members and developing electrical engineers in general in assessing strengths and weaknesses and provides leadership in exploring alternatives and determining what improvements can be made.

Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work.

Reports to the supervisor periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.

Estimate and report to the team on progress of meeting milestones and deadlines for completion of assignments, projects and tasks, and ensure team members are aware of and participate in planning for achievement of team goals and objectives.

Qualifications

This announcement uses the Direct Hiring Authority for Certain Personnel in the Department of Defense workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the Basic OPM qualification requirements found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf In addition to meeting the basic requirement above you must also meet the following qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Provide oversight for electrical engineering projects; 2) Advise on problems that arise during the design process as they pertain to electrical systems/features; 3) Maintain leadership to team members on the development of electrical engineering design projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using specialized experience alone--no substitution of education for specialized experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Evaluations

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

How to apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Charles.P.Gunn@usace.army.mil Please title email application as (Resume for ANNOUNCEMENT CEDB-26-13104404-DHA Lead Electrical Engineer). To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted. The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/17/2026 to receive consideration.

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Required documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume. 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

What to expect next

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office. The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.

Other information

This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) CP 18 Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Engineering, & Infrastructure Career Field Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government: - Student Loan Repayment- Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only) - Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal employees only) - Permanent change of station Entitlement (PCS) - Relocation (offered to current Federal employees only) /Recruitment Incentives (offered to new Federal employees only)

Frequently asked questions

How much does this Lead Electrical Engineer job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $118,204–$145,483 per year (GS 13).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 17, 2026 — 6 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Mobile, Alabama with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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