Careers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides vital engineering solutions, in collaboration with our partners, to secure the nation, energize the economy and reduce risk from disaster.

We are hiring talented and motivated U.S. citizens in our offices in the nation and around the world.  Current job openings can be found on OPM's USAJOBS website (current available jobs).  Open positions may include the following mission critical occupations:

  • Civil Engineering series (0810)
  • Construction Control Technical series (0809)
  • Contract Specialist series (1102)
  • Electrical Engineering series (0850)
  • Engineering Technical series (0802)
  • General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences series (0401)
  • Lock and Dam Operating series (5426)
  • Mechanical Engineering series (0830)
  • Realty series (1170)

For all the the latest jobs from the Galveston District, please visit us at our LinkedIn Site:  

Resumes can be sent directly to SWG-HR-Vacancies@usace.army.mil.

How to Apply

Steps for applying using USAJOBS:

  • USA Jobs

    Click on "Search for Jobs" to search by specific Vacancy Announcement Number, agency, job category, or geographical location.
  • Click on "Create Resume" to enter and maintain your resume data.

You must have a current resume in the USAJOBS database before you can apply for a position. After you create your resume in the system, select the “Apply Online” button located at the bottom of the vacancy announcement to which you wish to apply.

Steps for applying using Army Civilian Service:

 Army Civilian Service

  • Click on the "Army Job Search" link at top right
  • When searching for an open announcement, select "Army Corps of Engineers" under the Agency Search
  • Select the job you wish to apply for and click ‘Apply Online’ at bottom of page
  • Sign in to USAJOBS account
  • Check box for statement that begins “I certify…”
  • Click button at bottom that says ‘Apply for this position now!’
  • Fill out Resume self-nomination form
  • Select ‘I agree’
  • Click ‘Submit’