Civil Engineer (Geotechnical)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The incumbent serves as project design engineer for earthwork and structural foundation features of civil engineering projects being planned, constructed, or operated by the Kansas City District.

The position directs and coordinates geotechnical investigation work, evaluates the safety and integrity of completed water-retention structures with respect to geotechnical performance, and conducts site inspections related to geotechnical investigations and construction. It also reviews investigations, feasibility studies, design documents, plans, and specifications prepared by Architect-Engineer firms, and provides technical advice to other District elements on geotechnical problems.

The position requires a Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification or license that must be maintained, and the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a state-issued driver's license. The role includes temporary duty or business travel approximately 15% of the time. A one-year probationary period may apply.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the basic Civil Engineer education or education-and-experience requirements described in the posting, including an eligible engineering degree or an accepted alternative qualification pathway.
• One year of specialized experience designing or providing technical guidance for construction of civil or military works involving foundations, embankments, excavation support, or pavements, and gathering and interpreting site geotechnical data and preparing technical reports, design memoranda, or technical specifications.
• Specialized experience must be demonstrated through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Possess and maintain a Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification or license; a copy must be uploaded with the application.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a state-issued driver's license and operate a vehicle without risk of harm to self or others.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants relying on foreign education must provide evidence that it has been evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or accepted for full credit by a U.S.-accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate employees' work on geotechnical investigations for earthwork and foundation features of planned and completed structures.
• Monitor and evaluate the integrity and safety of completed water-retention structures with regard to geotechnical component performance.
• Conduct site inspections for geotechnical engineering aspects of field investigations and construction.
• Review geotechnical investigations, feasibility studies, design documents, and plans and specifications prepared by Architect-Engineer firms.
• Provide technical advice and consultation to other District elements on geotechnical problems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized when a move is determined to be in the Government's interest.
• Relocation, recruitment, student loan repayment, advance-in-hire, or advance-leave-accrual incentives may be authorized in the Government's best interest.

What This Job Offers

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