INTERDISCIPLINARY (ENGINEER)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for a permanent position in the competitive service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division (NAD) - Philadelphia District, located in Tobyhanna, PA. Veterans' preference does not apply.

About the Role

Serve as Project Engineer responsible for administering, managing, and providing engineering oversight for multiple concurrent construction projects across a large geographic region. Manage the execution of Military Construction (MILCON), Operations and Maintenance (O&M), new construction, renovation, and rehabilitation projects from construction through completion.

Responsibilities

• Direct construction activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements, engineering specifications, safety standards, quality assurance, and project schedules.
• Coordinate with contractors, government personnel, stakeholders, and technical teams to resolve construction issues and maintain project progress.
• Ensure projects are completed in accordance with federal regulations, engineering standards, budget requirements, and established project milestones.
• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, contractor schedules, and quality control programs to ensure technical compliance and constructibility.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, quality, safety, and contract compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve engineering and construction issues.
• Conduct construction inspections, recommend acceptance of completed work, and evaluate contractor requests for time extensions, equitable adjustments, and contract modifications.
• Prepare technical reports, findings, and recommendations to support project execution and contract administration.

Requirements

In addition to the basic education requirement, candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Basic Education Requirement:
  • For Civil Engineering Series 0810, Mechanical Engineering Series 0830, and Electrical Engineering Series 0850: OPM Professional Engineering Standards.
  • For Architecture Series 0808: OPM Architecture Standards.
• Minimum Experience Requirement: One year of specialized experience demonstrating the ability to manage and administer complex construction projects. Specialized experience includes:
  • Planning, coordinating, and overseeing multiple construction projects.
  • Providing technical guidance and resolving engineering and construction issues.
  • Conducting construction inspections and evaluating contractor performance.
  • Preparing technical reports and recommendations.
  This experience is typical of work performed at the GS-11 level in federal service.

Other Conditions

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, including a background investigation.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver’s License to operate vehicles.
• Travel up to approximately 10% of the time is required.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.