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Posted: April 9, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Supervisory Civil Engineer

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Department of Energy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$147,945 - $197,200

per year

Closes

April 20, 2026

GS-8 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $46,479 - $60,424

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-7. Graduate study or significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of engineers to inspect and analyze dams and hydroelectric projects for safety, ensuring they meet federal standards.

It requires traveling to various sites in the Chicago or Portland region to oversee inspections and review reports.

A good fit would be an experienced civil engineer with leadership skills, a passion for public safety, and the ability to work on the road while managing a team.

Key Requirements

  • One full year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent, including dam safety inspections, engineering analyses of dams, and participation in comprehensive assessments (e.g., US Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, or Tennessee Valley Authority)
  • Current license/registration as a professional engineer, professional geologist, or certified engineering geologist in any U.S. state, district, or territory
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field (as per standard GS-0810 requirements)
  • Ability to lead and supervise a team of civil engineers, promoting communication, teamwork, and achievement
  • Routine travel and mobility within 100 miles of designated cities in the Chicago or Portland region
  • Experience conducting and overseeing construction and operation inspections of hydroelectric projects
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with staff, external parties, and reviewing dam safety reports

Full Job Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings!

These Supervisory Civil Engineer positions are available in the Division of Dam Safety Inspections, Chicago and Portland Regions, in the Office of Energy Projects.

For more information visit: Office of Energy Projects (OEP) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of Supervisory Civil Engineer, GS-0810, please visit: Civil Engineer, 0810 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

In addition to the education required for this position, you must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level.

Specialized experience is defined as: Performing dam safety inspections, conducting engineering analyses of dams, and participating in Part 12D Comprehensive Assessments or equivalent procedures developed and implemented by one of the following entities: US Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, or Tennessee Valley Authority.

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 any volunteer experience.

Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You must possess and maintain a current license/registration as a professional engineer, professional geologist, or certified engineering geologist in any State(s), District of Columbia, Guam, or territory of the United States.

This position is a Mobile Work position.

Mobile work is characterized by routine and regular travel to conduct work in customer or other worksites as opposed to a single authorized alternative worksite.

Examples of mobile work include site audits, site inspections, investigations, property management, and work performed while commuting, traveling between worksites, or on Temporary Duty (TDY).

Due to the nature of the work and the mission of the Office of Energy Projects, mobile workers must remain within driveable commuting distance of the designated FERC Regional Area.

Candidates must select only one Region of interest.

Chicago Region – Mobile Agreement Duty Station must be within 100 Miles of one of these cities: Chicago, IL, Cleveland, OH, Louisville, KY, Columbus, OH, Milwaukee, WI, Detroit, MI, Minneapolis, MN, Indianapolis, IN, St.

Louis, MO, and Kansas City, KS.

Portland Region – Mobile Agreement Duty Station must be within 100 Miles of one of these cities: Boise, ID, Salt Lake City, UT, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR. Major Duties:

As a Supervisory Civil Engineer, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serving as a Branch Chief in the Regional Office leading a group of civil engineers in a manner that exemplifies and promotes the five leadership behaviors: communication, setting direction, implementation and achievement, fostering and promoting teamwork, and building trust and commitment.

Conducting engineering analyses; performing and overseeing construction and operation inspections of licensed hydroelectric projects.

Communicating effectively with staff and external parties to promote the goals and mission of the safety and inspection program. Reviewing and making recommendations on dam safety engineering reports.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: PRO-DHA-2026-0001