Telework eligibleFederal

Lead Civil Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army

Salary
$106,437–$138,370/year
Grade
13
Work location
Telework eligible (US)
Posted
Aug 10, 2026
Apply by
Aug 24, 2026
Category
Civil Engineering

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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Team Leader, providing technical and procedural guidance to more junior civil engineers for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of civil works and military project components and systems.

Duties

Responsible by delegation from the Chief for ensuring public safety and functional performance of projects, through leadership of a team of engineers within the Civil discipline.

Serves as senior technical lead for civil/site engineering design and analysis activities.

Leads expert in-house CAD/Civil 3D design and plans production while providing technical review and quality assurance for Architect-Engineer (A/E) deliverables.

Responsible for ensuring the most effective, efficient and economical achievement of civil engineering design tasks, to produce work products and services and meet program and production goals.

The supervisor and incumbent, in consultation, determine scope of work, deadlines, design methodology, and resource requirements for projects.

The incumbent assist more junior civil engineers in the development and implementation of ecosystem restoration, flood damage reduction, and other projects in the Latin America and Caribbean District Area of Responsibility.

Leads preparation of civil engineering work products primarily related to land use and water resources, for both proposed construction and repairs to existing project components.

Provides leadership to the engineering team by assisting in group facilitation, coordination, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal communication, integration of work processes and products, obtaining resources and liaison with the Chief.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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