Mid- Level Civil Engineer– Bridge Design, Inspection & Field Engineering (United States Forest Service)

About the role

We are seeking a Mid-Level Civil Engineer– Bridge Design, Inspection & Field Engineering (United States Forest Service) to support disaster recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene within North Carolina’s National Forests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or oversee field site assessments of storm-damaged bridges and related infrastructure.
• Collect baseline survey data to support design of repairs, replacements, or new structures.
• Afford evaluation of multiple engineering courses of action based on site conditions.
• Plan, develop, and manage bridge project work as directed by the engineering program.
• Produce or review construction drawings, design packages, exhibits, technical reports, and specifications.
• Perform engineering design services including calculations, plan development, cost estimating, and CAD drafting (AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Support contract preparation and procurement activities for bridge construction.
• Inspect bridge construction sites for conformance with plans, specifications, codes, and schedules.
• Document construction progress with detailed notes and photographs.
• Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions to the COR.
• Assist with responding to RFIs through product research and application of best practices.
• Collaborate with Public Services, District staff, Planning/NEPA teams, and external partners.
• Support development of standard engineering templates, detail libraries, and cost databases.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other engineering staff when applicable.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Master’s preferred).
• At least 5 years of structural/bridge engineering experience, including design and plan development.
• Experience preparing construction cost estimates and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D for design and plan production.
• Strong understanding of bridge and stream-crossing design principles, both theoretical and practical.
• Ability to conduct field surveys and interpret geotechnical, hydrologic, and site conditions.
• Strong communication and coordination skills working with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Familiarity with FEMA, FHWA, USFS, or federal land management/transportation programs is a plus.
• PE license preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• You might be the engineer we’re looking for if you have:
• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Master’s preferred).
• At least 5 years of structural/bridge engineering experience, including design and plan development.
• Experience preparing construction cost estimates and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D for design and plan production.
• A strong understanding of bridge and stream-crossing design principles, both theoretical and practical.
• The ability to conduct field surveys and interpret geotechnical, hydrologic, and site conditions.
• Strong communication and coordination skills working with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Familiarity with FEMA, FHWA, USFS, or federal land management/transportation programs is a plus.
• A PE license preferred but not required.

Benefits

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position may be based in:

• Pisgah Ranger District Office – Pisgah Forest, NC
• NFsNC Supervisor’s Office – Asheville, NC
• Partial remote work is possible within commuting distance, with required travel to bridge project sites across western North Carolina.