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$85,447 – $158,322
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 30, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal role supports the U.S. Capitol's electrical infrastructure as a senior technical resource, designing and overseeing power systems, lighting, emergency backup, and network infrastructure while advising on complex engineering challenges. It suits experienced engineers comfortable with government processes, large-scale building systems, and collaborative technical leadership in a permanent civil service position.
Our summary, not Architect of the Capitol’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program or equivalent technical background
- 52 weeks of specialized experience at next lower grade level (GS-12 for this GS-13 posting)
- Expertise in electrical and electronic design, operation, and mechanical systems
- Project management experience within electrical discipline
- Experience as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) or equivalent
- Professional electrical engineering experience with power quality, capacity, remediation, UPS, emergency power strategy, short circuit and load coordination studies
- Pass a drug test
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
- Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer in Training (EIT) registration
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination passed