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$117,034 – $144,043
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a senior cost engineering role at a Department of Defense agency where you'll estimate costs for complex military and civil projects, mentor junior engineers, and advise leadership on acquisition strategy and cost engineering standards. The position suits experienced cost engineers with expertise in federal procurement systems who want to grow into a leadership and mentorship role.
Our summary, not U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program or equivalent education
- One year of specialized experience facilitating Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis sessions and determining costs for identified risks
- Experience building construction schedules using industry-recognized scheduling software
- Experience distributing work assignments and reviewing cost products
- Professional engineering background (PE, EIT, or EI registration or FE exam passage, or related curriculum with 1+ years supervised engineering experience)