Civil Engineer II (NASA​/White Sands Test Facility

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Position is located at NASA/White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces NM.

Provide civil engineering support in the design, construction, and maintenance for facilities at the NASA Johnson Space Center, White Sands Test Facility (WTSF) site;
Las Cruces, NM. The Civil Engineer is responsible to review project specifications such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, evaluation of field conditions, design changes, & reports. Position may manage the civil design process and orchestrate the planning, design, cost estimating, and phased scheduling for projects.

Preference for experienced civil engineer in water resources and environmental with focus on hydrology, hydraulics, water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and environmental protection.

Essential

Job Duties:

• Works mostly independently with moderate guidance/supervision from senior level engineer(s) and/or management relying on prior professional experience and knowledge of state and local regulations.
• Performs civil design and planning work for new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for a variety of real property facilities.
• Primary deliverables include scopes of work, specifications documents, and cost estimates for future projects.
• Design and calculations may include underground utilities, drainage structures, roadways, parking areas, retaining walls, foundations & slabs; structural design (concrete, steel, timber); and architectural design (interior wall systems, insulation systems, ceiling, flooring, interior/exterior coatings, roofing systems; analysis and structural modifications to existing systems).
• Utilizes professional knowledge of civil theory, standard engineering theory and techniques, and local regulations to perform requirements, determinations, technical assistance, and conventional design work.
• Supports civil projects during construction, including coordinating answers to Requests for Information, Change Orders, and solving problems that arise in the field.
• May observe and provide support to participants on design review committees and processes.
• Engages engineering support personnel for CADD and GIS support during project development.
• Serves as civil engineer-of-record for design documents and reports.
• Prepares and presents informal and formal presentations to the customers and management.
• Supports and participates in the company safety program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Accountable For:

• Knowledge of a broad range of civil engineering design and construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
• Ensures the highest standards are achieved and maintained in terms of safety, environmental performance, quality, and efficiency and makes recommendations for improvement when necessary.
• Keeping up-to-date and knowledgeable of…