$76,095 – $98,928
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
An engineering technician position supporting correctional facility operations, responsible for drafting plans, surveying work, and preparing construction documents while maintaining institutional security alongside all other staff. This role suits someone with technical experience in drafting, surveying, or construction who can work in a secure institutional environment and handle both design documentation and field coordination.
Our summary, not Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience in technical fields such as drafting, surveying, construction estimating, or engineering-related work
- Proficiency with automated software for maintenance management and computer-aided design
- Ability to develop sketches, drawings, and cost estimates
- Security responsibilities as a corrections professional
Nice to have
- Certification from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
- Experience with intensive design or development work
- Background in trades or crafts with substantial developmental responsibilities