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Interdisciplinary Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Systems Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

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The Systems Engineer will apply interdisciplinary engineering principles to define system capabilities, performance requirements, interfaces, and implementation approaches across a broad range of ...

Design Geotechnical Engineer

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

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Design Geotechnical Engineer At Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary engineering company within the Quanta Services (Quanta) family of companies. Quanta ...

Project Geotechnical Engineer

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

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Project Geotechnical Engineer Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary engineering company within the Quanta Services (Quanta) family of companies. Quanta ...

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How much do interdisciplinary engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for interdisciplinary engineer in Virginia is $95,283.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,300.00 and $107,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an interdisciplinary engineer?

To thrive as an Interdisciplinary Engineer, you need a broad foundation in engineering principles across multiple disciplines, typically supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, project management tools, and industry-specific systems, as well as certifications like Professional Engineer (PE), are often required. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help you to integrate diverse technical perspectives and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for developing innovative solutions to complex problems that span several engineering fields.

What is an interdisciplinary engineer?

Interdisciplinary Engineers are professionals who apply principles from multiple engineering disciplines—such as mechanical, electrical, civil, and computer engineering—to solve complex problems that span across traditional boundaries. They often work on projects that require knowledge from different fields, enabling innovation and the integration of diverse technologies. This role is common in industries like aerospace, robotics, biomedical engineering, and environmental systems, where solutions often require a holistic, multifaceted approach. Interdisciplinary Engineers collaborate with specialists from various backgrounds to develop efficient, innovative, and practical solutions for complex challenges.

What is the difference between Interdisciplinary Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectInterdisciplinary EngineerMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering, often with multiple disciplinesBachelor's or higher in mechanical engineering
Work EnvironmentCollaborative projects across multiple engineering fieldsDesign, analysis, and manufacturing of mechanical systems
Industry UsageResearch, product development, systems integrationAutomotive, aerospace, manufacturing
Common Search IntentUnderstanding roles involving multiple engineering disciplinesFocus on mechanical systems and design

Interdisciplinary Engineers work across various engineering fields, integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines, while Mechanical Engineers focus specifically on mechanical systems design and analysis. Both roles require strong engineering credentials, but their scope and industry applications differ.

How do interdisciplinary engineers typically collaborate with professionals from other fields within a project team?

Interdisciplinary Engineers often work closely with specialists from various engineering and scientific backgrounds, such as mechanical, electrical, civil, and software engineers, depending on the project's needs. Their role involves facilitating communication, ensuring integration of different technical components, and aligning project goals across disciplines. This collaborative approach helps solve complex problems that require a blend of expertise, and often involves regular meetings, joint design sessions, and shared documentation. Successful Interdisciplinary Engineers excel at bridging knowledge gaps and fostering teamwork to deliver cohesive, innovative solutions.
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Infographic showing various Interdisciplinary Engineer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $95,283 per year, or $45.8 per hour.

INTERDISCIPLINARY GENERAL ENGINEER/ARCHITECT (PROGRAM MANAGER)

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Atlantic, VA • On-site, Remote

$108K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


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Summary
You will serve as a Program Manager (ECH III) in the Planning, Design and Construction Directorate (PDC), Programs and Project Management Division, Program Management Branch of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND ATLANTIC.
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  • You will provide life-cycle program management for assigned programs with a focus on aligning programs with the corresponding portfolio.
  • You will provide technical reports, briefings, and analysis for Echelon II/III or Senior/Flag level use.
  • You will utilize NAVFAC systems to leverage available data.
  • You will serve as expert consultant and program evaluator for Inspector-General (IG) investigations and other special reviews.

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
  • You must currently be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) if applying for the 0801 series. Your license must be held in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
  • You must be a Registered Architect (RA) if applying for the 0808 series. Your registration must be held in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • This position may require occasional travel from normal duty station. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.

Qualifications
This position has a Selective Placement Factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect (RA) in any state, District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your current license or registration with your application package.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing guidance in applying appropriate laws, executive orders, regulations, and polices related to any construction program; 2) Managing the receipt, determination of requirement, and allocation and disbursement of design and construction funds for a construction program; 3) Reviewing and coordinating approval of all construction contract awards, escalations, and reprogramming actions.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
Applicants for the Professional Engineering (0801) series must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
Successful completion of a professional engineering degree. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
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Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration For more information about EI and EIT registration requirements, please visit the National Society of Professional Engineers website at: http://www.nspe.org
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Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico The FE examination is not administered by the U. S. Office of Personnel Management. For more information, please visit: http://www.nspe.org/Licensure/HowtoGetLicensed/index.html.
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Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A (above). The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A (above)
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Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily, there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.
Applicants for the Professional Architecture (0808) series must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
Successful completion of a bachelor's or higher degree in a field related to architecture that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.
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Possess a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings. The curriculum for a degree is in either architecture or architectural engineering and covers function, esthetics, site, structure, economics, mechanical-electrical, and other engineering problems related to the design and construction of buildings primarily (but not exclusively) intended to house human activities.
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You lack a degree in architecture but possess 1 year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture that demonstrates that you have acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture. In the absence of college courses, 5 years of such experience is required.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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