Civil Engineer (Structural).

US Army Corps of Engineers; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking an engineer based in Mobile, Alabama to perform critical civil works analysis and management. Responsibilities include blast analysis under DoD standards and site evaluations for various structures.

Applicants must have a relevant engineering degree, PE registration, and experience with civil projects. This role requires effective planning, project management, and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
• At least one year of professional engineering experience under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform blast analysis according to DoD standards.
• Conduct site investigations for initiating design projects.
• Evaluate existing structures such as bridges and dams.
• Coordinate planning and design work among multi-discipline teams.
• Manage budgets/schedules for engineering services.

Skills

Engineering theories and concepts

Civil Works project experience

Technical review skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform blast analysis in accordance with UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings and progressive collapse analysis in accordance with UFC 4-023-03 Design of Buildings to Resist Progressive Collapse.
• Conduct site investigations to obtain data for initiating in-house design projects and participate in initial design conferences on A-E design projects as required.
• Conduct site investigations to evaluate existing structures such as bridges, dams, levees, etc., to comply with routine inspection schedules for USACE owned civil works facilities.
• Coordinate the planning and design work among multi-discipline teams of engineers, architects, interior designers and other professionals for a wide variety of project designs, unique one-time projects, and improvements to existing projects.
• Manage budgets/schedules for engineering services, execute design projects/services, produce studies, design reports, design memorandums, plans and specifications, and ensure the design/service satisfies the customer's objectives.

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration is required.
• Percentage of time to be spent TDY is 25% including OCONUS travel.

Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or a program that meets the listed prerequisites. OR combination of education and experience that meets the required standards.
• Professional registration or licensure as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensed Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, DC, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
• Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, or other written test required for professional registration.
• Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences, including specified academic courses.
• Related curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate scientific field, with at least one year of professional engineering experience under supervision.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑11 grade level, applying engineering theories, concepts, standards, and methods for design and technical review of structural systems related to Civil Works and Military projects.

Eligibility Categories

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non‑Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non‑Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Legal and EEO Statement

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Proof of U.S. citizenship is required. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requires that this position be offered to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will receive equal consideration.