Civil Engineer

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

10d

About The Position

Serves as a Team Leader and Senior Engineer responsible for overseeing daily activities and coordinating, preparing, and developing engineering specifications for civil works projects assigned to the district. The role focuses on construction and maintenance of major hydraulic structures and includes resolving complex construction engineering problems, reviewing specifications and contract packages, supporting contract negotiations and disputes, and providing leadership and quality oversight to team members.

Requirements

• Meet the basic Civil Engineer education or combination-of-education-and-experience requirement: a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, or an accepted combination of education and experience demonstrated through professional registration/licensure, a written engineering examination, specified academic coursework, or a related curriculum with qualifying professional engineering experience.
• Have one year of specialized experience preparing detailed engineering specifications for construction and/or maintenance of major hydraulic structures, conducting engineering reviews for quality assurance, performing construction contract administration, and/or recommending design changes to ensure compliance. The specialized experience is typical of work at the GS-11 level.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a background investigation and any resulting suitability or fitness determination.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete the required one-year probationary period.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering specifications for the construction and/or maintenance of major hydraulic structures.
• Resolve complex construction engineering problems, such as foundation or material failures, using advanced technical engineering solutions.
• Review specifications and contract packages daily for quality and compliance in support of the Contracting Officer.
• Analyze contractor modification proposals and draft findings of fact to support negotiations.
• Compile technical evidence and coordinate administrative actions to resolve contractor claims and contract disputes.
• Provide administrative and technical leadership to team members.
• Review team members' work for quality and identify and correct problems.
• Conduct engineering reviews of design and construction products to ensure quality assurance.
• Perform construction contract administration tasks, including reviewing contracts and plans, participating in negotiations, and compiling findings or data.
• Recommend changes to design engineers to ensure compliance with established design specifications, products, processes, and policies.

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: Senior