Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Duties

• Project Engineer and Engineering Technical Lead (ETL) coordinating the overall development of plans, specifications, design documentation, real estate requirements, relocation matters, cost estimates, and budgetary matters for completed projects.
• Coordinates the development of all design documentation through other segments of the district or architect/engineer (A/E) firms.
• Takes active part in overseeing construction period, follows through on Engineering and Construction Division functions involving submittal review, change orders, and any special engineering problems.
• Coordinates project development through project proponent with other Federal, state, and local agencies and acts as liaison among other District elements.
• Establishes requirements for project features with other technical personnel involved in related design work, such as hydraulic engineers who set hydraulic guidelines, soils engineers designing embankment features and foundations.
• Reviews submittals and change order requests based on design considerations. Makes necessary field inspections during construction to insure compatibility with original design intent.
• Serves as Engineering and Construction Division coordinator for review of plans and specifications prepared by A/Es working for other agencies.
• As assigned project engineer and ETL for District projects, responsible for serving as a technical authority and for performing/directing a wide variety of technical and coordinative tasks.
• Assists in the execution and management of the A/E Contracting Program.
• Manages funding for all assigned projects and distributes funding to and coordinates assignments with other technical elements.
• Serves as Engineering and Construction Division Point of Contact for Quality Control/Quality Assurance issues and is responsible for developing policies and procedures to ensure quality technical products.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) License if qualifying at the GS-12 level. Proof must be submitted with the application package.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Basic Requirement for Engineer: A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with course work in engineering principles, design, and construction; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Basic Requirement for Architect: A bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field with at least 60 semester hours of coursework, including 30 in architectural design and specified technical areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualification Requirements for GS-11:
One year of specialized experience in project management, cost estimating, technical document review, or communication of technical information; OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR a combination of education and experience totaling 100% of the required components.

Qualification Requirements for GS-12:
One year of specialized experience applying engineering or architectural principles to manage projects, develop plans, coordinate stakeholders, and review technical submittals; a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license is required.

Evaluation is based on competency in Contracting/Procurement, Oral Communication, Project Management, and Quality Management.

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Benefits are available to full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent employees. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to eligible federal employees and families.