Lead Civil Engineer – Hydraulic Structures & Contract QA

US Army Corps of Engineers; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans seeks a Civil Engineer to prepare detailed specifications for hydraulic structures and to resolve complex engineering problems. You will review contracts, analyze contractor proposals, and manage technical leadership tasks within a project team.

The role requires an ABET‑accredited engineering degree, professional licensure or EI/EIT, FE certification, and substantial engineering coursework or experience.

Qualifications

• Education/experience must demonstrate engineering competency for design, review, and project administration.
• Eligible categories include DoD and VA hiring authorities; resume must show relevant experience.
• Education transcripts may be required to verify qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering specifications for hydraulic structures construction/maintenance.
• Resolve complex engineering problems using advanced technical solutions.
• Conduct quality reviews of specifications and contract packages for compliance.
• Analyze contractor modification proposals and draft findings of fact.
• Compile technical evidence and coordinate actions to resolve contractor claims/disputes.
• Provide administrative and technical leadership to team members.
• Perform quality reviews to detect and rectify issues.

Education

ABET‑accredited engineering program

Professional licensure or EI/EIT

FE/ Fundamentals of Engineering

60 semester hours in physical, mathematical, engineering sciences

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans seeks a Civil Engineer to prepare detailed specifications for hydraulic structures and to resolve complex engineering problems. You will review contracts, analyze contractor proposals, and manage technical leadership tasks within a project team.

The role requires an ABET‑accredited engineering degree, professional licensure or EI/EIT, FE certification, and substantial engineering coursework or experience.