Civil Engineer (Structural)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Serves as a Civil Engineer (Structural) for the New Orleans District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The position prepares structural design analyses and coordinates design projects with Hydraulics, Hydrology and Coastal, Geotechnical, Planning, Operations, and Construction disciplines. It also prepares and coordinates structural design materials, technical data, and narrative text for reports and design memoranda. The engineer serves on investigations and designs involving structural aspects of coastal and inland navigation projects, including locks, control structures, floodgates, concrete dams, bridges, pumping stations, floodwalls, and buildings. The position prepares and reviews contract plans and specifications and conducts field visits for investigations, planning and design information, construction checks, and resolution of field and construction problems.

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the competitive service. The announcement lists GS-07, GS-09, GS-11, and GS-12 qualification levels. A current, active, full, unrestricted Professional Engineer license is required before promotion to GS-12 and must be maintained for continued employment at that level. A one-year probationary period is required. Relocation and PCS costs, and recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives, are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the basic education requirement for the Civil Engineer 0810 series through a qualifying engineering degree, or an accepted combination of education and experience as described in the posting.
• Meet the applicable grade-level qualification requirements through specialized experience, education, or an allowed combination of education and experience.
• GS-07 specialized experience: one year assisting with the design of structural features of major water-control structures and working within a team, or qualifying graduate education, Superior Academic Achievement, or a combination of education and experience.
• GS-09 specialized experience: one year assisting with structural design of major water-control structures, reviewing contractor drawings for specification conformance, and working within a team, or qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience.
• GS-11 specialized experience: one year designing structural features of major water-control structures, reviewing contractor drawings for specification conformance, assisting with budget preparation and program scheduling, and working within a team, or qualifying doctoral-level education or a combination of education and experience.
• GS-12 specialized experience: one year designing structural features of major water-control structures, reviewing contractor drawings for specification conformance, assisting with budget and/or program scheduling, and leading team members.
• Before promotion to GS-12, hold a current, active, full, unrestricted Professional Engineer (PE) license and maintain it for continued employment at that grade.
• Applicants with a General Schedule position in the prior 52 weeks must meet the stated 52-week time-in-grade requirement for the applicable grade.
• Provide transcripts if qualifying based on education; foreign education must meet the stated equivalency or credit requirements.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design analyses covering structural design.
• Coordinate design projects with Hydraulics, Hydrology and Coastal, Geotechnical, Planning, Operations, and Construction disciplines.
• Coordinate and/or prepare structural designs, technical data, and narrative text for reports and design memoranda.
• Conduct investigations and design structural aspects of coastal and inland navigation projects, including locks, control structures, floodgates, concrete dams, bridges, pumping stations, floodwalls, and buildings.
• Prepare and review contract plans and specifications for structural features.
• Visit civil projects to conduct field investigations, gather information for planning and design, investigate field problems, check construction, and help resolve construction problems.
• At the GS-11 qualification level, assist in preparing budgets and program schedules.
• At the GS-12 qualification level, lead team members.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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