Civil Engineer

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: This position is with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division, Geotechnical Section located in Galveston, TX.

Duties

• Serve as Senior Engineer for investigations and design of geotechnical aspects of levees, channels, pumping stations, jetties, dikes, breakwaters and shore protection of major civil projects and other unique geotechnical assignments.
• Perform site visits to locate the borings and assess the accessibility of the site.
• Prepare contract plans and specifications for assigned projects.
• Review instrumentation data for anomalous readings and performs investigations to correct or identify any deficiencies.
• Perform peer reviews on work completed by others.
• Responsible for observing all safety rules, regulations and directive applicable to the work assignment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

Announcement details

• Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Department of the Army)
• Announcement number: CEDD-27-13098860-DHA
• Series: 0810 Civil Engineering
• Pay plan and grade: GS 12
• Pay: $103,225 – $134,195 Per Year
• Open to: Open to the public
• Open period: October 22, 2026 to November 5, 2026 (US Eastern)

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