Senior Civil Engineer - Structural Design & Field Analysis

US Army Corps of Engineers; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Civil Engineer at the full performance GS-12 level to review project data and develop structural designs for complex engineering projects. You will coordinate with District organizations and prepare technical documents in accordance with established standards.

The role involves field investigations, design analyses, and providing guidance on cost estimates while ensuring quality control across technical products and deliverables.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including supporting less technical civil works or military engineering projects; contributing to design and construction using established criteria, standards, and specifications.
• One full year of graduate level education in a field demonstrating knowledge for Civil Engineering.
• Superior Academic Achievement may apply if curriculum is qualifying for the position.

Responsibilities

• Review project data, including field surveys, foundation investigations, soil and geological reports, hydraulic studies, and other site information, to support design decisions.
• Develop preliminary and final structural designs, layouts, drawings, calculations, specifications, and other technical documents per engineering criteria and standards.
• Prepare feasibility studies, design memoranda, and technical reports to support project development and implementation.
• Utilize engineering software and data-processing applications to perform structural analyses and develop designs.
• Develop structural technical specifications and provide information to the Specifications Unit regarding work requirements, sequencing, and bid schedule development.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers preparing project cost estimates and advise on structural aspects affecting costs.
• Coordinate review of submittals with Project Management, Construction-Operations, Planning, Real Estate, Legal, and Contracting.
• Oversee development and processing of project technical products ensuring quality and consistency.
• Conduct field investigations of structural problems during construction and prepare reports with findings and recommendations.

Education

Graduate-level education in Civil Engineering

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Civil Engineer at the full performance GS-12 level to review project data and develop structural designs for complex engineering projects. You will coordinate with District organizations and prepare technical documents in accordance with established standards.

The role involves field investigations, design analyses, and providing guidance on cost estimates while ensuring quality control across technical products and deliverables.