CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT / ENTRY

Engineering Technician (Civil)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · New Orleans, LA

$40,736–$80,243/yearApply at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ↗Original listing: USAJOBS · Verification standardsNever pay to apply or share bank details before an offer. How to spot job scams

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Engineering Technician (Civil) opportunity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans, LA, focused on construction management work.

Responsibilities

  • Verifies that quantities, unit prices, and payment requests are consistent with contract plans, specifications, and authorized modifications.
  • Reviews field data, plans, and specifications to determine the scope and technical impacts of proposed contract changes.
  • Evaluates cost, labor, material, equipment, mobilization, and schedule implications associated with proposed changes.
  • Develops preliminary equitable-adjustment recommendations and drafts contract change orders for Government review.
  • Analyzes contractor change proposals and prepares contract modifications, including recommended time extensions, for Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative action.
  • Prepares technical correspondence recommending approval, conditional approval, return for correction, or rejection of proposed materials and equipment.
  • Maintains complete submittal registers, review records, and office-engineering files to monitor required submissions and final disposition.
  • Compiles and verifies contractor network-analysis and schedule data, including activity durations, sequencing, and milestone dates.

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Source verified through the USAJOBS Search API, the federal government's official job site, on November 14, 2026.

Role overview

Engineering Technician (Civil) opportunity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans, LA, focused on construction management work. The work may include construction coordination, scheduling, field documentation, quality oversight, and project delivery. This is a entry-level opportunity. Review the original employer listing for the complete responsibilities, education, experience, schedule, benefits, and application requirements.

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