Senior Civil Engineer - Dam & Irrigation Projects

U.S. Department of the Interior; Montana; On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Flathead Indian Irrigation Project in Saint Ignatius, Montana, is seeking a Supervisory Civil Engineer (GS-0810).

The selected candidate will apply advanced civil engineering knowledge to dam design and irrigation, oversee construction and rehabilitation efforts, and provide expert guidance on engineering guidelines and project-wide coordination. This is a supervisory role with performance leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in dam design and irrigation systems.
• Experience with contract administration and negotiations.
• Ability to supervise professional and support staff.
• Knowledge of environmental and cultural reviews and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning, design, construction, and construction management activities.
• Directs office and field engineering across multiple projects.
• Coordinates environmental and cultural reviews, value engineering and construction management.
• Plans and assigns work, sets priorities, and evaluates performance.
• Recruitment, training, and disciplinary actions to build a capable team.

Skills

Dam design

Irrigation engineering

Construction management

Contract negotiations

Project supervision

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Flathead Indian Irrigation Project in Saint Ignatius, Montana, is seeking a Supervisory Civil Engineer (GS-0810).

The selected candidate will apply advanced civil engineering knowledge to dam design and irrigation, oversee construction and rehabilitation efforts, and provide expert guidance on engineering guidelines and project-wide coordination. This is a supervisory role with performance leadership responsibilities.