CIVIL ENGINEER (GEOTECHNICAL)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (DOA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expenses reimbursement

Situational telework

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites applications for a Civil Engineer position in New York, NY under Direct Hire Authority.

The role reports to the Chief of the Civil Design Section and involves planning and construction directives, soil investigations, and cost-effective design development. The selected candidate will assess geotechnical data, prepare designs and reports, and may relocate to Jersey City, NJ by 2027.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience applying civil engineering principles to geotechnical tasks.
• Experience with field site visits and recording lab data.
• Proficiency with CAD and engineering spreadsheets or databases.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the preparation of designs, plans, specs, and cost estimates for foundations and structures.
• Prepare soil profiles, analyze field investigations, and review soil mechanics lab tests.
• Conduct studies to establish design limits and criteria.
• Perform subsurface analyses including bearing capacity, settlement, stress, seepage, and consolidation.
• Develop cost-reducing alternatives under the value engineering program and prepare related reports.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Soil analysis

Field site visits

CAD software

Education

Master’s degree

2 years graduate education

Tools

CAD

Engineering spreadsheets

Job description

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position

Works under general supervision of Chief, Civil Design Section. Assignments are received in the form of planning or construction directives from HQ supplemented by outline of general objectives from supervisor.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
New York, NY
No matching locations found.
Work site options

Yes—Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed “unscheduled telework”.

No

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

Salary

: $72,737 – $137,128 per year GS09 $72,737- $94,563 / GS11 $88,005-$114,413 / GS12 $105,481-$137,128

Promotion potential

12

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Not required

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0810 Civil Engineering

Supervisory status

No

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

Yes

Drug test

No

Security clearance

Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required

No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

CEDA-26-13103785-DHA

Control number

890871400

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Direct and coordinate the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, and comparative costestimates for foundations and structures.
• Prepare and/or direct the preparation of soil profiles,analyzes results of field investigations and reviews soil mechanics laboratory tests.
• Conduct studies in order to establish design limits and criteria.
• Perform special analysis on sub-surface conditionsinvolving such aspects as bearing capacity, settlement, plastic deformation, stress, distribution, seepage, permeability and consolidation.
• Apply engineering and technical know‑how; in design and in review of design to eliminate goldplating and/or to develop alternative actions which will produce cost reduction: under the value engineering program.
• Prepare a variety of engineering reports on geological materials, investigations, and soil foundations for floodwalls, levees, dikes, pumping stations, and related flood control structures.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver’s License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This position requires you to lift and carry equipment to conduct site investigations involving exposure to varying weather conditions.
• This position requires you to walk over rough, uneven surfaces, climbing, stooping, bending, and entering confined spaces, requiring use of hard hats and appropriate safety gear.
• USACE New York District will be relocating from 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY to Three 2nd Street, Jersey City, NJ in March 2027. You will be required to work from this location at the time of move.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

++GS09:++

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting the following: 1) Applying basic civil engineering principles, formulas, and methodologies-such as soil classification, volume-weight relationships, or basic stress‑strain relationships-to perform simple or routine calculations. 2) assisting in field site visits, observing soil boring operations, or helping record and organize laboratory and field geotechnical data. And 3) utilizing computer‑aided design software, such as (CAD), engineering spreadsheets, or database systems to input geotechnical data, draft simple engineering drawings, or help compile sections of routine technical reports.

OR

Education: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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 do the work of the position.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

++GS11:++

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting the following: 1) Performing basic or recurring geotechnical calculations, such as determining soil bearing capacity, estimating foundation settlement, or analyzing basic slope stability under the guidance of a senior engineer. 2) assisting with field soil explorations, logging soil/rock samples, or coordinating with soil mechanics laboratories to compile and organize subs