Civil Engineer (Structural) - DIRECT HIRE

Full Job Description

This position is in the Technical Services Branch of the Central Federal Lands Highway Division and responsible for performing duties related to designing and developing plans, specifications, and estimates for bridges, large culverts, viaducts, and retaining walls on federally owned lands in a multi-state area.

The incumbent serves as technical expert and project team leader by developing and applying sound inspection, design, construction, and rehabilitations related to structures.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet the specialized experience requirements.

consideration.

To qualify for the GS-13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience providing engineering design services, construction support, and technical assistance in the development of multi-span bridges that entail vertical curvatures and skewed geometry for highway improvement projects (e.g., producing Plans, Specifications, and Estimates packages (PS&E) and layout drawings, reviewing contractor submittals, and resolving construction issues); AND Experience functioning as the structures lead on a highway project delivery team to communicate and coordinate the layout, design, and detailing of structures projects with internal teams and working with various stakeholders (i.e.

clients, contractors and suppliers) to resolve structures related issues related to highway improvement projects; AND Experience using structural analysis and design software programs to design or load rate bridges and other structures and experience using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software in detailing structural plans and/or equivalent related to highway improvement projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Civil Engineering – Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works systems.

Structural Engineering – Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the design and analysis of complex structures using a variety of materials.

Structures may include aerospace systems or structures, and other determinate or indeterminate systems.

Oral Communication – Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Major Duties:

As a Civil Engineer (Structural – Senior Structural Design Engineer), you will: Interpret and apply relevant structural codes for design, construction, testing, and maintenance of structures, including seismic design and retrofit.

Develop or lead the development of plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) for bridges and recommend the selection of safe and economical bridge types and designs, site selection, structure locations, and structural adequacy.

Develop preliminary plans for structures that show type, size, and location (TS&L) of the proposed structures.

Use advanced analysis to help develop novel design concepts for both new construction and rehabilitation, as needed, to address project needs and advance the state of the practice.

Mentor and provide training to staff in the Structures Discipline as well as to others performing structures related work (e.g. construction inspection of bridge elements).

The ideal candidate is an experienced engineer with a strong background in bridge design, rehabilitation of existing bridges, and structural engineering support during the construction phase of a project and is a good communicator that enjoys working in a team environment.