Civil Engineer (Highway)

Quick Facts

• Role: Entry-level Civil Engineer (Highway) development program

• Focus: Highway infrastructure engineering across Federal-aid and Federal Lands programs

Description

You will participate in an up to 24-month entry-level development program to learn technical, administrative, and program management aspects of FHWA Federal-aid Highway and Federal Lands Highway Programs. Training and developmental assignments may cover highway design, construction, project development, environment, safety, pavements, materials, bridge, traffic operations, hydraulics, preventive maintenance, access management, utilities/right-of-way, planning, surveys, geotechnical, value engineering, and more. You will apply engineering stewardship and oversight at different stages of project/program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Participate in experiential on-the-job learning through a structured development plan

• Contribute to developmental assignments across multiple highway engineering disciplines

• Support engineering stewardship and oversight of FHWA infrastructure projects within the state(s)/region

Requirements

• U.S. citizen and meet specialized experience requirements

• Submit application and resume online by the stated closing deadline; submit required documents by the same date

• Complete required probationary period and follow conditions of employment (including potential background/security investigation)

• Sign and comply with Mobility Agreement; relocate as required for developmental assignments

• Meet education and/or experience requirements for the requested grade level (GS-07/GS-09), including qualifying engineering education (ABET-accredited) or equivalent engineering coursework/credential or qualifying combination of graduate education and experience

• Willing and able to travel to remote locations for extended periods

Benefits

Federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type).