Lead Civil Engineer (Hydraulic)

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

About The Position

Serves as a Civil Engineer specializing in coastal engineering for the New Orleans District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Communicates the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values to the Hydrology, Hydraulics and Coastal Branch team and integrates them into the team’s strategies, goals, objectives, and work plans. Leads analysis and design of coastal engineering work assigned to the branch, resolves technical problems, provides staff recommendations, and helps address technical issues. Provides technical direction to engineers designing projects in coastal areas and inlets, applying expertise in tidal hydraulics, coastal structures, and viable engineering solutions. Plans and schedules projects, establishes priorities, and evaluates progress toward program objectives. Establishes water levels and loads used to set levee, floodwall, and structure dimensions; uses models and historical data to identify project needs and solutions; and develops coastal design requirements for project features.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program, or qualifying coursework in engineering science and physics; alternatively, meet the specified combination-of-education-and-experience pathways.
One year of specialized experience designing physical and numerical models of hydrologic, hydraulic, river, coastal, and/or environmental processes; solving project problems through related engineering studies and/or design projects; and coordinating schedules, project quality, and/or budgets with project managers.
A current, good-standing Professional Engineer license or registration issued by one of the 50 states or its territories; an up-to-date license must be submitted with the application.
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-12).
Meet one of the listed employment authority categories to be eligible to apply.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

Communicate the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values to the Hydrology, Hydraulics and Coastal Branch team and integrate them into team strategies, goals, objectives, and work plans.
Lead analysis and design of coastal engineering work assigned to the Hydrology, Hydraulics and Coastal Branch.
Resolve problems, provide staff recommendations, and participate in resolving technical issues.
Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers designing projects along coastal areas and inlets.
Plan and schedule work projects, establish priorities, and evaluate progress toward program objectives.
Establish water levels and loads used to set levee, floodwall, and structure dimensions.
Use models and/or historical data to establish project needs and resolutions.
Develop coastal design requirements for project features.