Recent Graduate Programs

The DA Fellows Program provides opportunities for civilians to receive broad on the job training and development across a spectrum of positions within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  NO MILITARY ENLISTMENT IS REQUIRED!

The DA Fellows Program, previously known as the DA Intern Program, supports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop technically trained engineers and scientists ready for entry level job duties. This program recruits, hires, and trains engineers and scientists to staff technical sections within the Seattle District.

Hiring for the DA Fellows takes place throughout the year with an emphasis during university career fairs. Positions are posted on the USAJOBS, Army Civilian Service websites or Direct hire flyers.

DA Fellows positions fall under General Schedule Classification and Pay. A current salary table for GS positions can be found here.

https://www.opm.gov/special-rates/2023/Table041401012023.aspx

These positions are Department of Defense – Army civilian positions. No military enlistment is required. U.S. citizenship is required.

• Highly motivated engineers and scientists who aspire to work on all aspects of engineering and science related to civil works and military construction.
• Recent graduates with a qualifying degree.
• Careers include
  • Engineers (mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, hydraulic, hydrologic, coastal and cost)
  • Scientists (i.e. biologists, geologists, economists)
  • Architects
  • Real Estate Specialists

• Participate in an up to 2-year full-time training program through experiential learning, hands-on shadowing at on-the-job mentoring.
• Experience career-broadening assignments in the Seattle District through paid learning rotations that include engineering, planning, construction, operations, natural resource management, project management, real estate and military construction.
• Gain knowledge on the operations of different departments within U.S. Army Corps of Engineers including headquarters and centers of expertise.  This allows Fellows to explore interests related to discipline-specific specialties.
• DA Fellows are typically offered continued full-time employment and assigned a targeted position and career field once the program is complete.
• Develop leadership skills and a strong foundation for future professional growth and advancement.

The two-year DA Fellows program features a variety of broadening assignments and training classes throughout the Seattle District and USACE. Below are examples of potential rotation opportunities for hydraulic engineers, biologists, civil engineers and mechanical engineers (subject to change based on availability).