Coastal Research Civil Engineer — Lead Projects & Proposals

US Army Corps of Engineers; Duck (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Research Civil Engineer to develop approaches for solving complex engineering problems and to assist on major coastal research projects. The role involves applying codes for oceanographic predictions and preparing proposals to fund civil or military projects.

Responsibilities include collecting field data, making executive decisions, and leading teams on R&D initiatives that support civil and military missions. A background check and TDY travel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; ABET accreditation preferred or equivalent.
• Experience and education combined requirements described under the 'Basic Requirement For Research Civil Engineer' section.

Responsibilities

• Develop new approaches, criteria, or techniques to solve engineering problems.
• Assist on major research projects involving coastal technologies
• Develop and apply code for oceanographic and littoral processes prediction
• Write proposals to bring in new civil or military direct and reimbursable projects
• Collect and analyzing field data from a wide variety of sources to observe impact
• Make executive decisions on the projects independently
• Contribute or lead and manage projects to support civil and military missions
• Collaborate with team members on developing and planning research and development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Research Civil Engineer to develop approaches for solving complex engineering problems and to assist on major coastal research projects. The role involves applying codes for oceanographic predictions and preparing proposals to fund civil or military projects.

Responsibilities include collecting field data, making executive decisions, and leading teams on R&D initiatives that support civil and military missions. A background check and TDY travel are required.