Civil Engineer, GS-0810-13 (94473)

This position serves as a Civil Engineer within the assigned District, specializing in a comprehensive range of civil engineering disciplines including Operations, Civil/Structural Design, Construction, Project Management, Operations & Maintenance, Cost Engineering, and Geotechnical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develops engineering designs, analyses, layouts, and computations for civil engineering projects such as locks, dikes, bridges, levees/local flood protection, dams, navigation structures, ecosystem restoration, dredging, water systems, and related infrastructure.
• Provides expert technical oversight, management, administration, and support throughout the construction phase of projects.
• Conducts site investigations to identify problem areas, recommend solutions, and incorporate findings into planning documents and feasibility studies.
• Plans, administers, and leads large complex designs, monitors work progress, and communicates organizational strategy and project objectives to team members.
• Develops cost estimates related to designs to accurately delineate construction budgets and establish independent cost estimates to support solicitations.
• Leads and mentors engineers/technicians; reviews designs and/or develops models, contractor submittals, contractor payments, contract changes, and A/E work.
• Provides technical guidance, quality control/assurance, and coordination with agencies, stakeholders, and property owners; ensures quality standards are met.
• Manages project teams, budgets, schedules, and reports; represents District with authorities and customers.
• Ensures safety, scope, cost, biddability, constructability, operability, environmental, sustainability, and quality goals are met while resolving technical and fiscal issues.
• Serves as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing support to the local district and serving as a regional asset for consulting, review, mentoring, and assistance.
• Develops estimates/schedules for complex projects, spanning investigations, design, and construction; performs technical design work, mentors staff, and provides technical reviews and guidance.
• Performs contract administration and construction management, verifying contract quality, safety, cost, environmental compliance, and schedule; analyzes and coordinates contract changes.
• Participates in ATR and QA teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering from a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript.
• One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, which includes:
  • Performing professional civil engineering work involving leading the design, technical analysis, and planning of complex infrastructure, site development, or facility construction projects.
  • Developing comprehensive technical requirements, including scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules for internal or contracted professional services.
  • Conducting detailed technical reviews of engineering designs, plans, and specifications to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with established industry standards.
  • Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and ensure project completion within established budget and resource constraints.
  • Serving in a senior-level role providing expert-level advice, mentorship, and guidance spanning investigation, design, construction, and O&M phases of projects.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Conditions of Employment

• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement up to or over 25% of the time.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position is designated as Non-Sensitive with no access security clearance required.
• Position may be designated Mission Essential in accordance with DoDI 3020.42.
• Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Supervisor and/or Local command Policy and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends (mandatory overtime); subject to recall to duty.
• Incumbent must maintain a functioning telephone to aid in contact during recall/emergency situations.
• This position may require a Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• This position may require a valid state driver’s license.
• This position may require the incumbent to complete a Financial Disclosure.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY BE authorized.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.

Locations

This position has multiple vacancies in the following locations:

• Buffalo, NY (1 GS-13 in Geotechnical Engineering)
• Detroit, MI (1 GS-13)
• Huntington, WV (3 GS-13)
• Louisville, KY (4 GS-13)
• Pittsburgh, PA (1 GS-13)

Pay

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Position may be subject to a Special Salary Rate (SSR) under the applicable pay table.