Civil Engineer (Structural)

Quick Facts

• Role: Civil Engineer (Structural)

Description

Serve as a structural engineer supporting the FHWA Division office by evaluating and promoting federal bridge and other structures programs within the state. You will oversee compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS), maintain oversight of bridges under design and construction, and perform engineering studies for structure-related technical matters. You will coordinate with division and state representatives to address complex or controversial applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and promote improvements to the state’s administration of federal bridge and structures programs

• Encourage enhanced planning, design, construction, preservation, inspection, and maintenance practices for structures

• Provide oversight of state compliance with NBIS and NTIS and recommend improvements

• Maintain and conduct oversight of bridges and structures under design and construction with full coordination among division staff and state representatives

• Conduct engineering and special studies to evaluate the state structures design and construction program

• Review and provide final acceptance of research proposals related to structures and/or structural materials

• Complete process reviews with the state and/or division office

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or National status

• Meet specialized experience requirements for GS-12 or GS-13

• Engineering education requirement: ABET-accredited engineering degree OR meet specified education/experience alternatives (including EI/EIT/EIT or PE licensure, FE exam, or qualifying coursework)

• GS-12 experience: evaluate bridge PS&E packages for transportation projects and inspect in-service bridges using NBIS and/or NTIS

• GS-13 experience: develop/evaluate bridge PS&E packages and inspect bridges under construction; inspect in-service bridge conditions and compliance with NBIS and/or NTIS

• Submit application/resume online and provide required documents by the closing date

• Background security investigation required with favorable adjudication

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type).