Lead Civil Engineer – Hydrology & Water Resources

US Army Corps of Engineers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers' Pittsburgh District is seeking a licensed engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on hydraulic and hydrologic design, water control, and civil works projects. You will oversee studies, field investigations, and modeling, while managing contracts and ensuring quality and compliance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in engineering, PE license, and at least one year of specialized experience in hydrologic/hydraulic analysis using HEC tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• One year of specialized experience in hydrologic/hydraulic studies and project leadership for civil works.
• Engineers must meet GTA/GS qualifications per OPM GE Standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multidisciplinary staff and plan workflow.
• Advise Branch Chief and District leadership on hydraulic/hydrologic design and water control issues.
• Direct studies, investigations, fieldwork, and modeling for civil works projects.
• Manage A-E contracts; develop scopes, budgets, and schedules; ensure quality.

Skills

Staff supervision

Hydraulic engineering

Hydrologic design

Technical leadership

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

HEC-ResSim

Flow-3D

Job description

The US Army Corps of Engineers' Pittsburgh District is seeking a licensed engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on hydraulic and hydrologic design, water control, and civil works projects. You will oversee studies, field investigations, and modeling, while managing contracts and ensuring quality and compliance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in engineering, PE license, and at least one year of specialized experience in hydrologic/hydraulic analysis using HEC tools.