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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Civil Engineer (Geotechnical)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $163K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is hiring multiple Civil Engineers (Geotechnical) for the Department of the Army. The role involves performing geotechnical analyses, participating in drilling programs, and leading design teams to ensure the safety and effectiveness of civil engineering projects.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

GS-11 Perform soil and rock property analyses using standard methods and software to support senior engineers. Calculate settlement, bearing capacity, and slope stability for standard features under supervision

GS-11 Participate in drilling programs and collect field samples to identify subsurface conditions. Perform and interpret routine lab tests to determine strength, compaction, and permeability for design input

GS-11 Prepare portions of geotechnical data reports and summarize computations for inclusion in design documentation. Contribute to drawings, figures, and quantity estimates supporting engineering studies

GS-11 Support multi-disciplinary teams by coordinating field data and test results. Attend site visits and assist senior engineers with construction-phase reviews

GS-12 Perform geotechnical analyses for foundations, slopes, and seepage to optimize safety, constructability, and economy. Design geotechnical features and instrumentation systems to monitor settlement and pore pressures

GS-12 Plan and execute subsurface exploration programs to obtain soil parameters supporting design decisions. Develop and interpret laboratory testing programs for construction recommendations

GS-12 Lead design teams and prepare design documentation reports, engineering appendices, plans, and specifications to meet project objectives. Conduct construction-phase site visits to ensure design intent and resolve field conditions

GS-12 Develop scopes, estimates, and reports for Architect-Engineer contracts ensuring deliverables meet standards. Review submittals and implement quality control plans to ensure technical adequacy and compliance

GS-13 Provide SME reviews and District Quality Control of geotechnical work products for complex or unprecedented features. Mentor engineers and geologists to enhance technical quality and execution

GS-13 Lead complex geotechnical and instrumentation studies for dams, levees, tunnels, and shoreline protection. Design, reassess, and troubleshoot instrumentation systems to support dam and levee safety

GS-13 Coordinate with Federal, State, and local partners for regulatory compliance and data collection. Represent District at conferences and workshops to present recommendations and resolve technical issues

GS-13 Write scopes, prepare estimates, and perform technical evaluations for Architect-Engineer selection and management. Evaluate Architect-Engineer deliverables and adjudicate comments to align products with USACE standards

Qualification

Geotechnical analysisProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseSoil mechanicsEngineering software proficiencyField data collectionCustomer serviceStress toleranceTeamworkAttention to detailIntegrity

Required

Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics

Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering

Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico

Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional

TO QUALIFY FOR THE FPL GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Assisting basic geotechnical analyses, including settlement, shear strength, and permeability evaluations, to support designs for civil works projects; gathering and analyzing subsurface and lab data to characterize soil and rock conditions; and preparing preliminary technical reports and estimates under supervision

Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as (Civil Engineering and other Engineering degrees)

Have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and have at least two years of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required three years

TO QUALIFY FOR THE FPL GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Conducting geotechnical analyses for routine foundation, slope stability, and seepage problems using standard engineering software; planning and documenting limited-scope subsurface investigations and coordinating lab testing; and drafting sections of design reports and plans/specs under senior review

TO QUALIFY FOR THE FPL GS-13: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Leading geotechnical design tasks for complex features and coordinate multi-discipline inputs for design documentation reports and plans/specs; developing scopes and overseeing investigations and conducting lab tests programmatically to ensure cost, quality, and schedule alignment; and providing Quality Assurance and District Quality Control reviews, mentor junior staff, and resolve construction-phase issues using instrumentation data or geotechnical expertise

TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent: For GS-11 - 52 weeks at the GS-09; For GS-12 - 52 weeks at the GS-11; For GS-13 - 52 weeks at the GS-12

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%) with a signed service agreement.

Direct deposit of pay is required.