Civil Engineer (Structural) – DIRECT HIRE

May 31, 2025
Full Time
Urgent

Job Description

Department of the Army

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Sacramento District, Engineering Division, Dam Safety Production Center, General Civil Branch

Overview:

Join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a Structural Engineer serving as a national expert and principal advisor within the Dam Safety Production Center. This GS-14 level position supports high-priority dam safety modification projects across the South Pacific Division, offering the opportunity to lead innovative engineering solutions that ensure public safety and infrastructure resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as lead structural engineer and subject matter expert on complex dam safety modifications, both domestically and internationally.
  • Oversee, review, and guide junior technical specialists and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Design and analyze structural elements of concrete and embankment dams, tunnels, outlet works, rock anchors, gates, and seismic retrofits.
  • Provide critical input for dam safety risk assessments, potential failure mode analyses, and instrumentation evaluations.
  • Prepare design documentation reports, construction drawings, technical specifications, and safety modification reports.
  • Develop and manage architect-engineer contracts related to dam safety engineering.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirement (Civil Engineering Series, GS-0810):
A. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
OR
B. Combination of education and experience as defined by OPM standards (includes registration as a PE, FE exam, or specified coursework).

In Addition, Candidates Must Have:

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level, including structural design/analysis related to dam safety for concrete and embankment dams and associated hydraulic structures (tunnels, gates, outlet works, seismic design, etc.), and risk assessments.
  • A current and valid Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by a U.S. state, territory, or jurisdiction.

Note: Substitution of education for experience is not permitted for this position.

Conditions of Employment:

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
  • May require Public Trust (TIER 2) and/or SECRET clearance.
  • One-year probationary period may be required.
  • PCS (relocation) and recruitment incentives may be authorized.

How to Apply:

Apply through USAJOBS by 11:59 PM (EST) on September 19, 2025.
Announcement #: 12541390

Ensure your application includes:

  • A resume with detailed work history (including hours/week and dates).
  • Transcripts (official or unofficial).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license documentation.
  • Any relevant performance appraisals or awards (optional).

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