You will serve as a CIVIL ENGINEER for the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. Vacancies are available within the Technical Service Center's Plant Structures, Civil Structures, Construction Management and Specifications, Geotechnical, and Materials and Corrosion Laboratory groups.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Makes engineering recommendations and/or decisions based on engineering analysis.
Prepares, or oversees the preparation of, and reviews technical documentation such as technical memorandums and reports, engineering study analyses and results, correspondence, publications, design criteria, calculations, design summaries, design standards, designer's operating criteria, operating procedures, evaluation and oversight reports, value studies reports, inspection and assessment reviews, impact assessments, permit applications, and/or construction plans and reports.
Prepares, or oversees the preparation of, and reviews construction related documentation such as quantity estimate worksheets, specifications, constructability reviews, solicitation packages, required planning, final design, and procurement construction cost estimates such as Independent Government Cost Estimates and contract correspondence including responses to submittals and Request for Information.
Provides technical reviews, peer reviews, and checking of designs, drawings, engineering analysis, and technical documents, specifications, and contract correspondence, ensuring documents are accurate and quality assurance processes were followed. Identifies and analyzes problems; distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions and develops solutions and communicating effectively with all levels and types of organizations and audiences.
Leads the creation, coordination, and documentation of the Project Management Plan, ensuring accountability by defining project scope, objectives, schedule, budget, quality expectations, resources, communication protocols, and risk management strategies Monitors, evaluates, and oversees project execution to ensure technical quality, cost control, schedule adherence, and compliance with standards.
Includes reviewing operations, tracking progress, integrating project activities, inspecting costs and performance, and ensuring deliverables meet organizational expectations.
This position does not allow substituting education for experience. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if using education for basic educational requirements. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.
Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.
https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification
This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $119796 – $142737/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-12.
There are 8 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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