Multidisciplinary Engineer - Locks & Dams Maintenance

US Army Corps of Engineers; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Louisville, KY seeks an Interdisciplinary Engineer in the Maintenance Section to provide professional engineering support for non-routine repairs and major maintenance of navigation locks/dams and flood control structures.

You will evaluate priorities, prepare design sketches, give technical guidance during critical incidents, and inspect field conditions to ensure safe, reliable operation of vital infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with ABET accreditation or equivalent.
• FE exam or EIT/ PE licensure options or equivalent.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable with demonstrated ability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Engineer ensuring repair priorities, resource availability, and timely commitments.
• Submit design sketches to Chief, Maintenance or Project Managers for review.
• Provide technical advice for major breakdowns and oversee repairs as designated.
• Analyze problems and develop remedial action recommendations.
• Make field inspections of equipment such as lock gates, valves, and cranes.

Skills

Engineering principles

Field inspections

Technical advisories

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program or calculus-based qualification

Professional registration or licensure pathway (EI/EIT/PE) or equivalent

Tools

CADD

Engineering design software

Office applications

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers in Louisville, KY seeks an Interdisciplinary Engineer in the Maintenance Section to provide professional engineering support for non-routine repairs and major maintenance of navigation locks/dams and flood control structures.

You will evaluate priorities, prepare design sketches, give technical guidance during critical incidents, and inspect field conditions to ensure safe, reliable operation of vital infrastructure.