General Engineer

As a General Engineer you will join a DOT team comprised of transportation professionals and work on various transportation-related engineering assessments and design studies which are intended to evaluate and improve the safety and performance of all modes of transportation systems and infrastructure. This Direct Hire Public Notice will be used to build a list/inventory of applicants that may be referred as vacancies become available.

This position is eligible for both Remote Duty Station and Onsite.

The studies and work efforts in these engineering positions are intended to provide opportunity to increase knowledge and professional growth. Complexity of duties increases with experience and grade level.

• Assists in performing specific portions of engineering assessments and design studies which are intended to evaluate and improve the safety and performance of all modes of transportation systems.
• Assists in performing engineering studies requiring application of established engineering procedures and analysis tools. These assignments are defined by established objectives.
• Assists in determining plans and designs for conventional and routine projects in the performance of the following: identifying project limits, providing design specifications to complete the work; preparation of preliminary designs; construction and design standards and codes; selecting the best solution from several precedence alternatives for performing portions of field work.
• Prepares technical reports and presentations outlining methods used, findings, and conclusions.
• Participates in meetings with co-workers and others, maintaining contacts with other professionals working in related areas for the purpose of gathering information.