Foreign Service Construction Engineers Now Accepting Applications

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Would you like to travel and work abroad? Here’s an opportunity for you! Read this article to find out how to travel and work abroad as a Foreign Service Construction Engineer.

Foreign Service Construction Engineers oversee all aspects of new construction and major renovation of U.S. diplomatic facilities around the world.

They work under the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) to provide appropriate facilities that represent the U.S. government abroad. Working for the foreign service brings more than just salary. Read the benefits section below to see what this can mean for you.

What is expected of you as a Foreign Service Construction Engineer?

As a Construction Engineer, you will use your engineering skills and vertical construction experience to manage new projects, supervise upgrades to existing properties, and support sustainable design and energy conservation programs.

You will be responsible for ensuring that construction work is professionally performed and compliant. Also, you will be accountable for quality assurance, financial controls, safety and security, commissioning, pre-construction, and administrative tasks related to all aspects of building projects.

What are the Benefits for a Construction Engineer Working Abroad?

In return for your service as a construction engineer, you will have access to continued training and career development programs, health and medical coverage, federal retirement benefits, and generous paid leave.

When serving overseas, the US Department of State will provide you paid housing or an appropriate housing allowance, plus paid K-12 education for your dependent children.

Conditions of Employment

To qualify for this opportunity, you must be:

• A U.S. citizen and available for worldwide service
• Able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance
• Able to obtain an appropriate Foreign Service Medical Clearance
• Be at least 20 years old to apply, and at least 21 years old to be appointed
• Younger than 60 years old
• Be able to obtain a favorable Suitability Review Panel determination. Find out what this means.

What Are the Requirements?

To apply you need to have one of the following:

1. 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

2. Bachelor of Architecture from a program accredited by NAAB
3. Master of Architecture from a program accredited by National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB)

You must also have at least three years of specialized experience in the last 10 years working in the field on major vertical construction projects.

How to Apply for a Job as a Foreign Service Construction Engineer

Click here to begin the online application process.

But before you do, visit USAJOBS to find out specific documents and other relevant pieces of information that you will need to apply.

Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is July 26, 2022.

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