Civil Engineer (STRUCTURAL)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Vicksburg, MS

About The Position

The Civil Engineer serves as a structural engineering technical specialist and Hydraulic Steel Structures (HSS) manager for projects in the Design Branch, including complex hydropower projects. The role implements and executes the District’s HSS Program to ensure compliance with ER 1110-2-8157, “Responsibility for Hydraulic Steel Structures.” As a project lead and regional HSS subject-matter expert, the engineer coordinates project budgets, scopes, and schedules with project managers and provides leadership on complex projects. The position also reviews structural engineering features of Architect-Engineer designs and has final approval authority over work reviewed by senior Structural Engineers within the Section. The position requires a current Professional Engineer registration and specialized experience managing HSS programs, performing advanced structural analysis and design for complex civil works, and leading design, inspection, or project teams. Business travel is required 5% of the time. Appointment may be subject to a background investigation and suitability or fitness determination. The position is designated Non-Sensitive, with no access required. A one-year probationary period applies.

Requirements

A qualifying engineering education or combination of education and experience meeting the stated basic requirement for engineers.
At least one year of specialized experience managing an HSS program, including inspection planning, budgeting, and technical recommendations to ensure compliance with federal regulations such as ER 1110-2-8157.
At least one year of specialized experience performing advanced structural analysis and design for complex civil works projects such as dams, spillways, navigation locks, or hydropower plants.
At least one year of specialized experience leading design, inspection, or project teams, including preparing budgets and schedules, mentoring junior engineers, and making technical decisions.
Current Professional Engineer (PE) registration issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico; current documentation showing registration number, jurisdiction, and expiration date must be attached.
Applicants qualifying through federal service must meet the time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12), if they have held a GS position within the last 52 weeks.
Must meet one or more of the listed employment authority categories to apply.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program or receive full course credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

Implement and execute the District’s Hydraulic Steel Structures (HSS) Program to ensure compliance with ER 1110-2-8157.
Manage HSS program activities, including inspection planning and budgeting, and provide technical recommendations on HSS matters.
Perform advanced structural analysis and design for complex civil works projects, such as dams, spillways, navigation locks, and hydropower plants.
Prepare project budgets, scopes, and schedules in coordination with project managers.
Lead or provide leadership on complex projects and design, inspection, or project teams.
Mentor junior engineers and exercise decision-making authority on technical matters.
Review structural engineering features of Architect-Engineer designs and provide final approval authority over work reviewed by senior Structural Engineers within the Section.