Suepervisory Civil Engineer (Structural)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Fort Worth, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, SWD, Fort Worth District, Engineering and Construction Division, with a duty station in Fort Worth, Texas. The incumbent serves as Chief of the Structural Section and provides technical leadership and oversight for structural and foundation engineering on military and civil works projects. The role includes supervising engineering staff, leading quality assurance and technical reviews, advising the District on complex structural engineering matters, and contributing to project planning and delivery. The position may be filled as a term appointment not to exceed 13 months; term appointments may be extended under the conditions described in the posting.

The incumbent must possess and maintain state registration as a Professional Engineer. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination following a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required to assess supervisory performance, unless previously completed.

Requirements

• Meet the basic engineering education or education-and-experience requirement: an eligible engineering degree, or a qualifying combination of education and experience demonstrated through professional registration/licensure, a written engineering examination, specified coursework, or a related curriculum plus professional engineering experience.
• Have one year of specialized experience, including at least three of the four specified areas: leading structural engineering and foundation design for complex military, civil, or commercial projects while managing scope, schedule, quality, and standards compliance; developing structural designs and specifications using industry-standard modeling and engineering tools; analyzing structural calculations, studies, analyses, specifications, and other design documents; or resolving complex military or civil structural engineering issues with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Possess and maintain state registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the past 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
• Meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the posting and provide documentation establishing eligibility.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• If using foreign education to qualify, provide an evaluation showing equivalency to an accredited U.S. education program or documentation of full course credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A background investigation may be required for a suitability or fitness determination.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief of the Structural Section and provide technical leadership and oversight for structural and foundation engineering on military and civil works projects, including reviewing designs.
• Supervise and manage structural engineering staff by assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, balancing workload and resources, and supporting employee development, training, and career progression.
• Lead quality assurance and technical reviews to ensure structural and foundation designs, calculations, and documents comply with UFC, applicable codes, and project requirements; verify accuracy, interdisciplinary coordination, and constructability.
• Act as the District’s senior structural engineering advisor and represent the District on complex or significant structural engineering matters.
• Provide authoritative consultation on structural systems, foundations, existing conditions, design criteria, and complex or controversial technical issues.
• Participate in project planning and execution, contributing to project scope, design approach, technical requirements, schedules, budgets, level of effort, and resolution of engineering challenges.
• Engage with project delivery teams, customers, external partners, and architect-engineer firms in technical discussions and negotiations, resolving design and coordination issues and identifying appropriate structural engineering solutions.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are authorized, subject to the Joint Travel Regulations.

What This Job Offers

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