Civil Engineer (GeoTechnical)
This announcement will be used to fill current and future vacancies within the Geotechnical and Geology Branch of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and Construction Division (E&C). Applications that are received by 11:59 pm, August 30, 2021 will receive first consideration. Subsequent referral lists will be issued as additional vacancies become available
Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Telework eligible Yes as determined by agency policy
Responsibilities
- Serves as a senior Geotechnical Engineer responsible for investigation, design and management of geotechnical products.
- Conducts foundation and embankment analyses and materials design to be incorporated into investigation and design reports and contract documents. Evaluates and designs remedial measures at existing district projects.
- Performs and supervises the determination of design parameters, the detailed analysis for stability, seepage and settlement, materials design, foundation design, earth loads on retaining walls, embankment design and the stability of excavated slopes.
- Prepares programs for subsurface investigation, and for soil and material testing. Oversees overall exploration program and modifies program, as necessary, to adapt to unforeseen conditions.
- Prepares necessary information in the form of design documentation reports and technical reports which constitute basic criteria for design of structures and features including the type of materials to be used.
- Provides input for design drawings for use as contract plans of various types of slopes, embankments, bank protection, sedimentation and erosion control, and other geotechnical features.
- Reviews completed designs to assure consideration of information provided and for adherence to safety tolerances, adequacy and good soils engineering practice.
- Provides technical assistance to other district elements, federal and local government agencies, and private citizens. Conducts site inspections, forms conclusions, and provides oral or written reports containing recommendations for action.