LEAD CIVIL ENGINEER

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to direct geotechnical work for Mississippi River and Tributaries projects and manage technical reviews for Letters of No Objection and Section 408 permissions.

You will coordinate evaluations, risk assessments, and documentation, while interfacing with multiple offices. The position requires coordination across divisions and external agencies, with eligibility under Fed Transition hiring path, and a focus on critical

Qualifications

• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated to determine equivalence to U.S. education programs.
• For foreign education: credentials must be evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs; or full credit given for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Serves as point of contact within Engineering Division for coordinating engineering evaluation, risk assessment, and technical documentation for permit applications, LNOs, and Section 408 permissions.
• Acts as primary interface between Geotechnical Branch and all other offices for MR&T projects and related permitting processes.

Skills

Leadership

Geotechnical engineering

Technical liaison

Risk assessment

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

About the Position: Serves as the Technical Lead in Geotechnical Branch for all Mississippi River and Tributaries (MR&T) related projects and for all permits seeking Letters of No Objection (LNO) and Section 408 permissions; and serves as the primary interface between Geotechnical Branch and all other offices.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as point of contact within Engineering Division for coordinating the engineering evaluation, risk assessment, and technical documentation for permit applications, Letters of No Objection (LNO), and Section 408 permissions.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $118203 – $153665/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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