Civil Engineer (Hydraulics) (CASIE) Elmendorf AFB, AK

Southern Arkansas University; Alaska; On-site; USD 69,988 - 118,285; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a Civil Engineer for the Army Fellows Program in Alaska. This civilian position offers a developmental career path with opportunities for paid training and certifications. The role involves assisting in the study, design, and construction of civil engineering projects focused on flood risk reduction.

Qualified candidates must be US citizens and hold a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Responsibilities include monitoring projects, identifying engineering problems, and reviewing design documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Advanced courses in statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist in studying, designing, and constructing flood risk reduction systems.
• Monitor civil engineering projects and resources.
• Identify civil engineering problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Review technical project design documents.

Job description

STARTING SALARY: $69,988 - $118,285 per year

This position is part of the Army Fellows Program and is a CIVILIAN position with the Department of the Army.

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.

The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid training, certifications, and rotational assignments. Apply to start your Civilian Army career today!

As a Civil Engineer, the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to.

In this role you will:

• Assist in the study, design, and construction, and operation and maintenance of flood risk reduction, navigation, and aquatic ecosystem restoration systems.
• Monitor civil engineering projects and resources.
• Identify civil engineering problems and recommend corrective action.
• Review technical civil engineering project design documents and submittals.

QUALIFICATIONS

*Must be a US Citizen

Who May Apply

To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of as defined below:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (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. (Degree must be completed by June 2026.)

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.