About the opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Supervisory Interdisciplinary professional to serve as a Resident Engineer in Okinawa Island, Japan. The incumbent will oversee U.S. and Host Nation construction projects, manage field office operations, review designs, and supervise a team to ensure quality, compliance, and schedule adherence. This is a federal civilian position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate. The initial length of the overseas tour is 24 months, and incentives or foreign area benefits such as Living Quarters Allowance or government quarters may be authorized.
Salary and benefits
- Salary ranging from $90,925 to $118,204 per annum
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs authorized
- Defense National Relocation Program may be authorized
- Potential foreign area benefits such as Living Quarters Allowance or government quarters
- Incentives may be authorized
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must possess and maintain an active Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license as a selective placement factor
- Must meet basic education and experience requirements for Engineering or Architecture
- Must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in federal service, including construction contract administration and leading site teams
Required documents
- Resume (must be two pages or less, including hours worked per week and complete employment details)
- Copies of transcripts if qualifying based on education
- Copy of professional license or certification (P.E. or R.A.)
- Cover letter (optional)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
When to apply
- Application opening date: October 20, 2026
- Application deadline: October 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)
How to apply
- Log into your USAJOBS account to access the online application and questionnaire
- Complete the online questionnaire
- Upload required documents including your two-page resume, transcripts, and professional license
- Review your complete application package and submit it before the closing date
Additional information
- This position requires a 1-year probationary period.
- The initial length of this overseas tour is 24 months.
- Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experienced engineers or architects holding an active P.E. or R.A. license looking for international project management roles
- U.S. citizens seeking a fixed-term overseas assignment with relocation support and federal civil service benefits
- Professionals with strong background in construction contract administration and leading multidisciplinary field site teams
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires relocating to Okinawa Island, Japan for an initial 24-month tour
- Strict application length limits apply: resumes must be two pages or less
- Locality pay does not apply in this overseas location, and medical care access for families is on a space-available basis
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position suits experienced technical professionals aiming to gain international project leadership experience within a major government engineering agency while receiving relocation entitlements and competitive federal compensation.
Our take
U.S. citizens with an active P.E. or R.A. license and specialized construction contract administration experience should consider applying before the October 27, 2026 deadline. Candidates unable to relocate internationally or adhere to the strict two-page resume limit should look elsewhere.
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