Civil Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform field site visits to active construction sites and work with field personnel in project offices to assist in solving unforeseen problems related to soil mechanics encountered during construction.
• Develop geotechnical designs, including shallow and deep foundation analysis, slope stability, seepage analysis, and determine the best system to be used for structure foundation; also coordinate with other engineers.
• Conduct scientific studies of subsurface materials to determine their suitability for the construction of different structures.
• Review and provide guidance on work completed by others to ensure technical accuracy, adequacy, and completeness, including evaluation of data in existing project reports, maps, drawings, surveys, and core boring reports.
• Reviews all applicable sections of reports prepared by AE firms to assure compliance with all Corps of Engineers regulations.

Minimum Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering from a school accredited by ABET, with the degree documented on a transcript.

Specialized

Experience:

One year of experience equivalent to a GS‑09 grade level in geotechnical engineering, demonstrating practical engineering experience for complex projects, independent directive execution, evaluation, information paper development, and judgment in interpreting policies and procedures.

Foreign

Education:

If using foreign education, credentials must be evaluated by a qualified organization and deemed equivalent to a U.S. accredited program.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Proof of U.S. Citizenship must be provided.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position (full‑time, part‑time, intermittent). Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.