Civil Engineer, R&D Pathways — Recent Graduate (Remote)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Lakewood (CO); Remote; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau seeks a Civil Engineer as a Recent Graduate in the Research and Development Office. The role combines water-management engineering with project and program management to support ongoing and emerging workloads within the office.

The position is developmental under the Pathways program, with a one-year developmental experience and potential for further responsibilities as the candidate demonstrates capability and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Eligibility for EI/EIT license or PE licensure is preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship or national status required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on technical research projects.
• Review researcher inventions, support patent and licensing efforts, and coordinate technology transfer authorities.
• Facilitate internal and external research solicitations.
• Review interim and final work products from funded research projects.
• Serve as COR / GOTR on science and engineering projects.
• Develop program documentation such as standard operating procedures and outreach materials.
• Engage with Bureau-wide communities of practice in support of professional excellence; may include development of training, tools/resources, and best practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau seeks a Civil Engineer as a Recent Graduate in the Research and Development Office. The role combines water-management engineering with project and program management to support ongoing and emerging workloads within the office.

The position is developmental under the Pathways program, with a one-year developmental experience and potential for further responsibilities as the candidate demonstrates capability and professional growth.