About the posting
“You will serve as a SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER (Utilities Management Product Line Director) in the Public Works Directorate of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST.”
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Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 21, 2026.
Pay in context
This posting lists $143,677 to $186,785 a year, a midpoint of $165,231.
How long it has been open
Posted Oct 21, 2026, 3 days ago, and seen on USAJOBS today.
At 3 days old, it is under the 38-day median.
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Place and cost of living
On site in San Diego, CA; prices in CA run 11 percent above the US average.
The engineering (not software) market in San Diego, CA
24 engineering (not software) postings in San Diego, CA are open right now, from 12 employers.
Half of them have been open 38 days or less.
Federal posting
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From the USAJOBS announcement
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You will serve as a SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER (Utilities Management Product Line Director) in the Public Works Directorate of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST.
Major duties
- You will establish financial performance objectives for the organization in accordance with strategic business plans.
- You will negotiate or consult with others on technical solutions to engineering problems.
- You will write briefings to deliver program information to stakeholders.
- You brief senior leadership on plans to support business and technical proposals.
- You will balance workload by shifting work assignments or resources to achieve the most effective work operations.
- You will resolve problems on complex systems requiring detailed coordination, communication and understanding for various organizations.
Qualifications
Selective Placement Factor (SPF): This position requires registration as a Professional Engineer (PE). You must provide a copy of your current registration with your application for verification. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying engineering theories/principles/concepts/standards/methods to implement standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques in the areas of Utility procurement, Utility load analysis and forecasting 2) Analyzing and reporting on Utility financial matters. 3) Developing new approaches to solve utilities ownership and energy management problems that involve utility operations and energy conservation initiatives. 4) Solving utility and energy problems associated with design concepts, operation, and maintenance of utility generation and distribution systems. 5) Developing conceptual designs of utility systems/utility support services/energy conservation measures to determine deficiencies with corrective measures. 6) Developing and applying Utility unit costs. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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