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Special Agent: Engineering Background

Job in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62777, USA
Listing for: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Government
    IT Specialist, Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

How Your Engineering Background Translates to a Special Agent Career

As an FBI special agent, you will leverage your engineering background to investigate violent crimes and protect against cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats. Your role involves identifying patterns, uncovering critical information, and supporting investigations that address threats to public safety.

Salary Level

Pay level for this position:

  • $ - $

Salary is commensurate with base, locality, and availability pay.

Major Duties
  • Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws, cybersecurity, and public safety.
  • Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
  • Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.
  • Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure the readiness required to perform law enforcement duties.
Key Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
  • Must be willing to travel as required.
  • Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.
Education
  • Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher (preferably in engineering or related field) from a U.S. accredited college or university.

All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.

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