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As the Head of Federal Engineering, you will gain rare insight into the world's most challenging environments. You will own the technical execution of the federal business, partnering with Business ...

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Serve as the senior individual contributor integration lead for embedding Secure Development Practice capabilities into Navy Federal engineering workflows, governance forums, and lifecycle activities.

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Maintain compliance with applicable federal engineering standards, agency policies, environmental regulations, and safety requirements. * This is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive ...

Provides structural design elements for federal engineering projects using fundamental knowledge of structural principles, standard techniques, and established methods for small to mid-sized projects.

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Required : • Strong engineering foundation with a proven ability to build, debug, and maintain ... federal or highly regulated environments. • Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, or similar ...

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal engineering standards and regulations. Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. * 5-15 years of relevant civil engineering ...

Ensures compliance with federal engineering standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements. Oversees development of engineering SOPs, technical manuals, and readiness documentation.

Ensures compliance with federal engineering standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements. Oversees development of engineering SOPs, technical manuals, and readiness documentation.

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How much do federal engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for federal engineering in the United States is $146,868.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a federal engineer?

A Federal Engineering job involves designing, developing, and maintaining technical systems and infrastructure for government agencies. Engineers in these roles work on projects related to national defense, transportation, telecommunications, and environmental protection. They must comply with federal regulations and security requirements while ensuring efficiency and innovation. These positions often require security clearances and specialized knowledge in engineering disciplines relevant to government operations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a federal engineer?

To excel in a Federal Engineering role, you need a strong background in engineering principles, a relevant degree (such as electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering), and experience with federally regulated standards and processes. Familiarity with government contracting systems, project management software, and security clearances (such as Secret or Top Secret) is often required. Outstanding problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help professionals work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and within structured governmental environments. These combined skills are critical for maintaining compliance, delivering technical excellence, and supporting mission-critical federal projects.

What types of projects do federal engineers work on within government agencies?

Federal Engineers may work on a wide range of assignments, such as infrastructure upgrades, cybersecurity initiatives, defense system development, or environmental compliance projects, depending on the agency's mission. Daily responsibilities often involve coordinating with project managers, reviewing technical documentation, ensuring adherence to federal standards, and conducting site visits or system evaluations. Collaboration with stakeholders from various departments, contractors, and regulatory bodies is common and vital to project success. This variety of work offers opportunities to develop specialized expertise and gain exposure to high-impact national projects, supporting both professional growth and public service goals.

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Infographic showing various Federal Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,868 per year, or $70.6 per hour.

Federal Proposal Coordinator

DELTA PERSONNEL

Metairie, LA

$70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys coordinating complex projects, managing multiple priorities, and helping teams succeed?

Our client is seeking an Office Project Manager / Federal Proposal Coordinator to support federal engineering pursuits and active infrastructure projects. In this role, you'll work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, and leadership to coordinate proposal development, support project execution, and help ensure projects move forward efficiently from opportunity through completion.

If you're looking for a position where organization, collaboration, and problem-solving are valued—and where your work directly contributes to the success of meaningful engineering projects—we'd love to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Office Project Manager / Federal Proposal Coordinator is responsible for coordinating federal proposal efforts, task order responses, and project administration activities supporting engineering and infrastructure projects.

This position works closely with company leadership, project managers, technical staff, accounting personnel, clients, and teaming partners to coordinate proposal development, maintain project documentation, monitor schedules, support project execution, and help ensure compliance with federal procurement requirements.

Responsibilities

As the Office Project Manager / Federal Proposal Coordinator, you will:

  • Monitor SAM.gov and other federal procurement portals for contracting opportunities aligned with the firm's qualifications and strategic objectives.
  • Review Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Task Order Request Notices, and other federal solicitations to identify project requirements, submission criteria, evaluation factors, and deadlines.
  • Coordinate internal go/no-go discussions and distribute opportunity information to leadership and technical staff.
  • Develop proposal schedules, compliance checklists, compliance matrices, and submission timelines.
  • Coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of SF330 Architect-Engineer Qualifications packages and other federal proposal documents through PIEE and applicable government procurement systems.
  • Compile and organize resumes, project descriptions, organizational charts, certifications, licenses, project references, and supporting documentation required for proposal submissions.
  • Maintain and update corporate qualifications, project profiles, personnel resumes, certifications, licenses, and past performance information to ensure proposal materials remain current and readily available for future pursuits.
  • Coordinate proposal activities with project managers, technical staff, subconsultants, and teaming partners to ensure proposal milestones are completed on schedule.
  • Coordinate responses to Task Order Requests issued under IDIQ, MATOC, GSA Schedule, and other federal contract vehicles.
  • Perform quality control reviews to ensure proposal packages are accurate, complete, compliant, and submitted by established deadlines.
  • Support project managers with project setup, scheduling, document control, and administrative coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Coordinate project meetings, maintain meeting agendas and action items, and track project schedules and deliverables.
  • Assist with contract administration, project documentation, progress reporting, invoicing support, and project closeout activities.
  • Coordinate communications with clients, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Maintain organized electronic and hard-copy project files in accordance with company quality management procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to improve proposal coordination, project administration, and document management processes to support continuous operational improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.
  • Three to five years of experience in project coordination, proposal management, project administration, or professional services.
  • Experience supporting engineering, architecture, construction, or government contracting organizations is highly preferred.
  • Experience coordinating federal proposals, task order responses, or qualifications-based procurements is strongly preferred.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work.

Preferred Technical Skills

Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

  • SAM.gov
  • PIEE
  • SF330 Architect-Engineer Qualifications packages
  • IDIQ, MATOC, or GSA Schedule contract vehicles
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Electronic document management systems
  • Project management and project tracking software

Why Join This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a respected engineering consulting firm where you'll play a key role in supporting projects that strengthen communities throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South.

Joining this team means you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Support meaningful federal, municipal, and public infrastructure projects.
  • Work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, and company leadership.
  • Be involved in every stage of project delivery—from proposal development through project completion.
  • Expand your knowledge of federal contracting, proposal management, and project coordination.
  • Build relationships with clients, teaming partners, and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Develop your professional skills in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
  • Join a firm where your contributions are recognized and your career development is encouraged.