Civil Engineer

US Army Corps of Engineers; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District in San Juan, Puerto Rico seeks a Civil Engineer (GS-12) to join the Construction Division. You will lead technical and administrative efforts on complex construction projects, coordinating with contractors, architects, engineers, and project managers to deliver safe, durable infrastructure.

This permanent, full-time role offers responsibilities from design through turnover, with opportunities to impact communities across Puerto Rico and the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, project managers, and partnering agencies to ensure project success.

Job description

Position Overview/Duties

About the Position: As a Project Engineer, you will serve as a key technical and administrative leader supporting complex construction projects administered by the Area Office. Coordinates with contractors, architects, engineers, project managers, and partnering agencies to ensure project success throughout all stages-design, execution, closeout, and turnover. This full-performance role offers the chance to meaningfully shape infrastructure that protects and strengthens Caribbean communities.

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Position Overview/Duties

About the Position: As a Project Engineer, you will serve as a key technical and administrative leader supporting complex construction projects administered by the Area Office. Coordinates with contractors, architects, engineers, project managers, and partnering agencies to ensure project success throughout all stages-design, execution, closeout, and turnover. This full-performance role offers the chance to meaningfully shape infrastructure that protects and strengthens Caribbean communities.

Other Conditions And Requirements

The USACE Caribbean District is seeking a Civil Engineer, GS-12, to join the Construction Division in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The position provides the opportunity to support complex construction projects across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including Military Construction (MILCON) and Civil Works initiatives. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 18 Career Program position aligned under the Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. 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. Recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire