Civil Engineer (Structural)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Galveston, TX

4h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division, Engineering Branch, Structural Section, in Galveston, Texas. The role develops design criteria and procedures for complex, specialized structural features; reviews directives, site plans, guide specifications, and related materials; and conducts quality assurance reviews of designs, plans, specifications, and analyses prepared by others. The engineer answers inquiries on design criteria and engineering instructions for complex, state-of-the-art problems; coordinates structural design with other organizational functions, including survey and soil-boring information; and prepares Design Memoranda or other reports that justify the data used. The role also performs inspections supporting Bridge Safety, Dam Safety, and Levee Safety programs.

The incumbent must possess and maintain State registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) and provide a copy of the registration with the application. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the stated engineering education/basic qualification requirements and specialized-experience requirements. The position requires one year of specialized experience designing structural aspects of flood-control structures; collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and performing structural assessments for flood-control projects; and developing and reviewing structural contract plans and specifications for constructability and compliance. Education may not substitute for this specialized experience.

A one-year trial or probationary period may be required. Direct deposit is required, and the position requires submission of a public or confidential financial disclosure report upon entry and annually thereafter. A recruitment or relocation incentive of up to 25% of base salary may be offered, subject to funding, management discretion, approval, and a signed service agreement. Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized subject to applicable rules and agency determination. The position is in the Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Career Field; multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering meeting the specified accreditation or coursework requirements, or an eligible combination of engineering education and experience under the stated basic requirement.
• One year of specialized experience designing structural aspects of flood-control structures; collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and performing structural assessments for flood-control projects; and developing and reviewing structural contract plans and specifications for constructability and policy and regulatory compliance.
• Specialized experience must be documented in the resume or application; education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience.
• Possess and maintain State registration as a Professional Engineer (PE), and include a copy of the registration with the application.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Develop design criteria and procedures for highly specialized, complex structural features.
• Review directives, site plans, guide specifications, and other available data.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of designs, plans, specifications, and design analyses prepared by others for sufficiency and practicability.
• Answer inquiries concerning applicable design criteria and engineering instructions for complex and state-of-the-art problems.
• Coordinate structural design with other organizational segments, including coordination concerning survey and soil-boring data.
• Draft Design Memoranda or other reports covering structural design for civil works projects, with justification of compiled data.
• Perform inspections supporting Bridge Safety, Dam Safety, and Levee Safety programs.
• Design structural aspects of flood-control structures such as floodwalls, closure gates, cofferdams, pump stations, and surge barriers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and perform structural assessments to integrate project aspects into flood-control structural design.
• Develop and review structural contract plans and specifications for flood-control structures for constructability and compliance with established policies and regulations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive of up to 25% of base salary may be offered, subject to funding availability, management discretion, approval, and a signed service agreement.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable provisions and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

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