Engineering Technician | South Carolina

Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 16, 2026.

Pay in context

This posting lists $89,508 to $116,362 a year, a midpoint of $102,935.

How long it has been open

Posted Sep 18, 2026, 36 days ago, and seen on USAJOBS today.

At 36 days old, it is over the 29-day median.

The application

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Place and cost of living

On site in South Carolina; prices in SC run 6 percent below the US average.

The engineering (not software) market in South Carolina

30 engineering (not software) postings in South Carolina are open right now, from 16 employers.

Half of them have been open 29 days or less.

Federal posting

Listed on USAJOBS, with 3 duty stations.

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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Major duties

Prepares Current Working Estimates and Independent Government Estimates for Civil Works, Military Construction, and IIS projects.
Prepares estimates for budget purposes and construction contract modifications.
Performs cost estimating assignments from engineering sketches and rough quantities for dredging, beach re-nourishments, disposal areas, shore based stabilization, pumping stations, and similar projects for economic comparisons.
Review cost data and estimates prepared by others for inconsistencies, extensions, errors, and omissions, and develop completed and final cost estimates.
Reviews estimates completed by AE firms, and consults and coordinates with AE firms regarding any deficiencies and discrepancies.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards - GS-0800 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting technical evaluations, developing and applying innovative engineering solutions, completing cost estimates for engineering projects, and providing expert guidance to internal and external stakeholders. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).