Senior Project Engineer & COR — Civil & Contracting

US Army Corps of Engineers; Grand Rivers (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Direct hire DHA

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers (Nashville District) seeks an Interdisciplinary Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) at Grand Rivers, KY, serving as a Senior Project Engineer and COR for civil works projects. The role enforces contract requirements and administers construction, renovation, and engineering design modifications.

The position includes managing contract changes, preparing NEC/PNO and PNMs, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications, quality plans, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience managing professional engineering projects by applying standard Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering practices to oversee construction and renovation activities.
• Reviewing technical design drawings, specifications, and contractor submittals to identify deficiencies and ensure compliance with established contract specifications and quality standards.
• Drafting technical documentation for contract modifications, change orders, and independent government estimates to support formal negotiations conducted by the Contracting Officer.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the need for contract change orders and make recommendations to the Administrative Contracting Officer based on on-site conditions.
• Prepare documentation for Necessity for Change, Pre-Negotiation Objectives, and Price Negotiation Memorandums to establish price agreements and process modifications for contracting officer signature.
• Assure construction compliance with quality control procedures, governing plans, and engineering specifications.
• Review safety precautions exercised by contractors and recommend remedial measures to ensure regulatory health and safety compliance.
• Review technical submittals (shop drawings, catalog cuts, samples, test results) for conformity with contract specs and standards.
• Evaluate proposed contractor procedures to ensure alignment with OSHA, EPA, and NIOSH requirements where hazardous materials are present.
• Analyze project plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to determine constructability and anticipate field difficulties.
• Coordinate construction activities with contractors, designers, and using agencies to resolve differences and ensure timely progression.

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers (Nashville District) seeks an Interdisciplinary Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) at Grand Rivers, KY, serving as a Senior Project Engineer and COR for civil works projects. The role enforces contract requirements and administers construction, renovation, and engineering design modifications.

The position includes managing contract changes, preparing NEC/PNO and PNMs, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications, quality plans, and safety standards.