Civil Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

This position serves as the Construction Division project engineer, performing construction inspection, contract administration, quality assurance, and related activities for assigned construction work. The incumbent monitors construction through reports from subordinate personnel and personally investigates different construction stages to identify potential problem areas and resolve unusual construction problems. The role includes investigating special construction-engineering problems that may require contract changes or could lead to contractor claims or appeals. The project engineer prepares periodic progress reports by compiling field data, determines each contract’s percentage of completion, compares actual progress with the schedule, and evaluates contractor performance. The incumbent reports unsatisfactory progress to the Resident Engineer and reviews, processes, and responds to contractor submittals, RFIs, letters, and invoices. The role also resolves contractor safety and quality-control issues and conducts quality-assurance inspections and quantity verifications.

Requirements

Meet the basic Civil Engineer education or education-and-experience requirement through an acceptable engineering degree, qualifying combination of education and experience, professional registration or licensure, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination or other qualifying written test, specified academic coursework, or an accepted related curriculum with the required engineering experience.
For GS-12, have one year of specialized experience that includes at least two specified areas: planning, executing, or overseeing civil engineering projects; conducting construction inspections for quality assurance; performing construction contract administration; or advising leadership on significant, controversial, and complex matters.
Applicants who held a GS position within the past 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
Obtain required certification in the assigned DAWIA Acquisition Functional Area and category within established timeframes.
Be able to undergo a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required; additional information states that the position requires a one-year probationary period.
Temporary duty travel of up to 10% may be required.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
If using foreign education to qualify, provide the required evaluation or evidence of U.S. accredited college credit.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

Investigate special construction-engineering problems that may require contract changes or result in a contractor claim or appeal.
Compile field personnel data and prepare periodic progress reports, including percentage of completion for each contract.
Compare actual completion with scheduled completion and evaluate contractor progress.
Report unsatisfactory progress to the Resident Engineer.
Review, process, and respond to contractor submittals, RFIs, letters, and invoices.
Resolve safety and quality-control issues with the contractor.
Perform quality-assurance inspections and quantity verifications.
Monitor construction through subordinate reports and personally investigate construction stages to identify and address potential problems.