Civil Engineer - Facilities - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)

Full Job Description

As an Engineering and Physical Science professional, you will use your skills to create the systems and tools that will be used to enhance the operation of intelligence.

You will advise, administer and perform projects, such as planning, designing, and supporting the construction of specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards and principles.

For more information, please visit: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1256308 The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Degree must be in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Transportation Engineering (for Entry/Development level).

For more experienced levels, degree must be in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Environmental Engineering.

For all levels, if the program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework.* *Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) statics or dynamics, (b) strength of materials/stress-strain relationships, (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, (d) thermodynamics, (e) electromagnetic fields, (f) nature and properties of materials/relating particle and aggregate structure to properties, (g) solid state electronics, (h) microprocessor applications, (i), computer systems, (j) signal processing, (k) digital design, (l) systems and control theory, (m) circuits or generalized circuits, (n) communication systems, (o) power systems, (p) computer networks, (q) software development, (r) Any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, or soil mechanics.

Relevant experience (for more experienced levels) must be working in a civil engineering capacity (for example, storm water management, hydraulics, site development, transportation, geotechnical surveying, and structures).

Additionally, must have experience using Civil Engineering Design software and computer aided design and drafting and reading design drawings. Experience may also include project management.

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience.

FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.

SENIOR Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Major Duties:

Be a part of our mission to protect the national security of the United States, and have a direct impact to enable success in Agency operations.

As a Civil Engineer - Facilities, you will have the opportunity to work directly with mission customers to validate the requirements and unique needs to provide reliable technical solutions.

With the ever-changing industry and increase of technology complexities to accommodate our workforce, NSA's Installation & Logistics organization needs motivated Civil Engineers to provide facilities design expertise, guidance, and support to the development and implementation of facilities solutions that enable capabilities that align with mission driven priorities.

The National Security Agency (NSA) currently has opportunities for highly motivated Civil Engineers who specialize in Traditional Civil, Traffic, or Structural engineering.

Our Civil Engineers solve complex mission driven facilities issues and are responsible for engineering services in the planning, design, construction, sustainment, and decommissioning life cycle of NSA facilities worldwide as part of a multi-discipline team.

Please note that this role focuses on traditional engineering activities and does not involve direct project or construction management responsibilities.

Your primary tasks will be related to civil engineering design and planning, rather than overseeing construction activities.

As a Civil Engineer at NSA, responsibilities may include: - Developing civil designs, construction plans and specifications, including design analysis, calculations, and cost estimates - Conducting field investigations or studies and writing reports - Preparing Architecture-Engineer (A-E) or Design-Build statements of works, performance requirements, and cost estimates - Performing Design Quality Control of in-house and A-E civil designs - Conducting inspections of projects under construction, reviewing construction submittals, answering Contractor's RFIs, and validating as-constructed drawings - Performing routine and periodic inspections of facilities and making recommendations - Attending and leading project meetings - Coordinating among Customer, Architect, other design disciplines, O&M, and other stakeholders - Managing and leading A-E contractors hired to perform engineering services - Responding to operating facilities emergences, when engineering support is needed NOTE: It is highly recommended to upload a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) and resume to your IC Careers profile prior to applying to this position.