Structural Engineer

US Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Architect of the Capitol in Washington, DC, seeks a structural engineer for the Office of the Chief Engineer to study, design, construct, rehabilitate, inspect and test structural systems across historic and monumental buildings.

The position requires meeting OPM qualification standards, including specialized experience and knowledge of project lifecycles, contracting, and COTR roles, with responsibility for ensuring safety, compliance, and preservation during complex government projects.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in structural engineering of complex, monumental, and historic facilities.
• Coordinating and overseeing project lifecycles from planning through close-out.
• Developing project requirements and specifications for new construction and renovations.
• Evaluating studies, plans, design specs and progress reports.
• Serving as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or equivalent.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project lifecycle oversight

Requirements development

Design review & evaluation

COTR experience

Job description

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) in the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE). The selectee will serve will on projects involving the study, design, construction, rehabilitation, inspection and/or testing of structural systems and their associated components to include but not limited to including building frames, foundations, tunnels, retaining structures, vibration‑sensitive elements, blast‑resistant components, and historic preservation.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards

Specialized experience: is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-12grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-11) grade level. Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-12) grade level.

Specialized experience for the GS-12 is defined as having four out of the five of the following:

• Structural engineering experience of complex, monumental, historically significant and mission-critical buildings and building-supporting structures.
• Coordinating and providing oversight of project lifecycles, including planning, design, construction, commissioning and close-out.
• Developing project requirements and specifications for new construction, renovations, and improvements to facilities.
• Evaluating studies, plans, design specifications and progress reports for architectural, engineering and construction processes and projects.
• Serving as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or equivalent for construction projects.

Specialized experience for the GS-13 is defined as having all of the following:

• Structural engineering experience of complex, monumental, historically significant and mission-critical buildings and building-supporting structures.
• Coordinating and providing oversight of project lifecycles, including planning, design, construction, commissioning and close-out.
• Developing project requirements and specifications for new construction, renovations, and improvements to facilities.
• Evaluating studies, plans, design specifications and progress reports for architectural, engineering and construction processes and projects.
• Serving as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or equivalent for construction projects.