Head of Waterways Maintenance & Navigation Programs

US Army Corps of Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Portland, OR seeks a supervising engineer to lead the Navigation Division’s maintenance and dredging programs. You will manage project plans, schedules, and contract execution while coordinating with partner offices for design, surveys, and deployment of resources.

The role requires a strong background in engineering education, strategic planning, and leadership of diverse technical teams to improve dredging operations and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Leading organizational change management initiatives for navigation maintenance programs.
• Applying strategic thinking and long-range planning to budgets and solutions.
• Directing a multi-disciplinary technical or scientific workforce.
• Managing conflict with sponsors, resource agencies, or higher authorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Navigation Division supervisory program manager for channel and navigation projects and design/execute maintenance plan.
• Oversee scheduling of the West Coast hopper dredge fleet maintenance program, including hydrographic surveys.
• Direct preparation of plans and specs for navigation channel maintenance dredging contracts and modifications.
• Conduct continuous studies for improvement of dredging operations and management of material.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Organizational development

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

ABET-accredited program OR equivalent combination

Engineering fundamentals coursework (calc, physics, chem)

Professional licensure or FE/PE pathway

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers in Portland, OR seeks a supervising engineer to lead the Navigation Division’s maintenance and dredging programs. You will manage project plans, schedules, and contract execution while coordinating with partner offices for design, surveys, and deployment of resources.

The role requires a strong background in engineering education, strategic planning, and leadership of diverse technical teams to improve dredging operations and ensure compliance with regulations.