Civil Engineer (Structural)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Rock Island, IL

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About The Position

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is hiring a Civil Engineer (Structural), GS-0810-11/12, through Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce. The position may be filled at either grade. Employees hired at GS-11 may receive noncompetitive promotion to GS-12. At the full-performance GS-12 level, the engineer reviews project and site information, develops structural designs and technical documents, supports project cost estimating and specifications, oversees technical products, and investigates structural issues during construction.

The position requires a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license for the class of vehicle operated when required by site-specific job duties, and the license must be maintained. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. Applicants must meet the engineering education or equivalent background requirement and the applicable specialized experience or education requirements for the grade sought. GS-12 qualification requires specialized experience and does not permit substitution of education for experience.

Requirements

• Meet the basic civil engineering education requirement through an acceptable engineering degree, qualifying combination of education and experience, or another specified qualifying pathway.
• For GS-11, have one year of specialized experience assisting with structural engineering plans and specifications for civil works or military projects, resolving civil engineering problems, and conducting condition assessments of existing structures; alternatively, meet the stated graduate education or combined education-and-experience qualification.
• For GS-12, have one year of specialized experience independently developing complex structural engineering plans and specifications for civil works or military engineering projects, assessing existing structures and recommending remedial actions, and providing technical guidance on advanced structural engineering principles. Education cannot substitute for GS-12 experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license for the class of vehicle operated, when required by site-specific job requirements.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship and, if relying on foreign education, provide the required credential evaluation or U.S. college/university credit documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review field surveys, foundation investigations, soil and geological reports, hydraulic studies, and other site information to support design decisions.
• Develop preliminary and final structural designs, layouts, drawings, calculations, specifications, and related technical documentation in accordance with engineering criteria and standards.
• Prepare feasibility studies, design memoranda, technical reports, and other engineering documents for project development and implementation.
• Use engineering software and data-processing applications to perform structural analyses, develop designs, and prepare technical products.
• Develop structural technical specifications and provide the Specifications Unit with information about work requirements, sequencing, and bid schedule development.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers preparing project cost estimates and advise on structural aspects that may affect project costs.
• Oversee the development and processing of assigned project technical products, including plans, specifications, design reports, and related documentation, ensuring technical quality and consistency.
• Conduct field investigations of structural problems encountered during construction and prepare oral or written reports documenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• A recruitment incentive may be authorized at the supervisor’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level