Civil Engineer

U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command • Tobyhanna, PA

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About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service Civil Engineer position. The vacancy is a career ladder position that may be filled at the GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11 level. Noncompetitive promotion to the GS-11 full-performance level may be authorized without further competition when the selectee is eligible and recommended by management.

The Civil Engineer serves in the TYAD Production Engineering SATCOM Site Installation Division and plans, designs, and inspects new construction and facility repair projects. The role includes visiting SATCOM facilities to develop Statements of Work and Site Requirements Packages for construction, facility modifications, maintenance, and repairs to structural, facility, and utility systems. The engineer supports project procurement and execution, develops or coordinates project drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, and directs engineering technicians and draftsmen contributing to project designs and technical documentation.

The position uses Trimble total station data collection equipment and Autodesk Civil 3D to create as-built site plans and gather survey data for new antenna structure design. It also assists with aligning satellite dish reflector elements using precision measuring equipment. Business travel for temporary duty is required up to 40%. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, pass the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam within two years, and meet Engineering and Technical Management certification requirements within 36 months of entering on duty.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout employment.
• Must pass the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam within two years.
• Must meet Engineering and Technical Management certification requirements within 36 months of entering on duty.
• Must meet the basic Civil Engineer education or education-and-experience qualification, including an acceptable engineering degree or an allowed alternative such as qualifying engineering coursework, registration/licensure, passing the FE or other qualifying written examination, or specified education and experience combinations.
• Must meet the specialized experience, education, or qualifying combination of education and experience for the GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11 grade level.
• For GS-07 specialized experience, one year of experience typically equivalent to GS-05 performing basic project studies and written reports, assisting engineers with construction drawings and as-built site plans, and collecting survey data and performing calculations for new structure design; qualifying education or a combination may be used instead.
• For GS-09 specialized experience, one year of experience typically equivalent to GS-07 assisting with construction drawings and as-built site plans, collecting survey data and performing calculations for new structure design, and assisting higher-grade engineers with civil site design for grading, equipment placement, and utility configuration; qualifying graduate education or a combination may be used instead.
• For GS-11 specialized experience, one year of experience typically equivalent to GS-09 performing project studies and written reports, performing civil site design for grading, equipment placement, and utility configuration supporting installation projects, and conducting construction field inspections for compliance with contract prints and specifications; qualifying doctoral-level education or a combination may be used instead.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Appointment is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the applicable requirements.
• Must provide college or university transcripts when applying to a position with positive education requirements or when qualifying based on education.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or receive full course credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Temporary duty business travel is required up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and inspect new construction and facility repair projects.
• Conduct site visits to SATCOM facilities and develop Statements of Work and Site Requirements Packages for construction, facility modifications, maintenance, and repair of structural, facility, and utility systems.
• Attend pre-solicitation and bid-opening conferences to clarify construction features and communicate project scheduling, progress-reporting, and safety-compliance requirements.
• Use Trimble total station data collection equipment and Autodesk Civil 3D to produce as-built site plans and gather initial survey data for new antenna structure design.
• Develop or coordinate drawings, specifications, and detailed cost estimates covering labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and associated economic analysis.
• Direct engineering technicians and draftsmen working on project designs and technical documentation.
• Assist with aligning satellite dish reflector elements using precision measuring equipment, including optical levels, electronic distance measurement instruments, and photogrammetry.
• Perform project studies and prepare written reports of findings and recommendations, as required by the grade-level qualifications.
• Perform or assist with civil site design involving grading, equipment placement, and utility configuration for installation projects, as required by the grade-level qualifications.
• Conduct field inspections of construction to verify compliance with contract prints and specifications, as required by the grade-level qualifications.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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