Engineering Technician (Civil) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Engineering Technician (Civil) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Grand Junction, Colorado, Lakewood, Colorado, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Carson City County, Nevada

Salary Range: $102415 - $133142 Per Year

Job Summary: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has Engineering Technician (Civil) positions available in the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD). Projects occur primarily on Federal Lands managed by other Federal agencies (e.g., National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service) and include multi-state areas.

Major Duties:

• As a Engineering Technician, you will: Serve as senior project engineer technician to the Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer Representative with the responsibility for on-site administration of construction contracts in order to assure that the content of construction project contracts are technically sound and in compliance with the plans and specifications documents. Monitor documentation and measurement of work is performed. Reviews material testing, project schedules, progress estimates, surveys, traffic controls, environmental controls, construction methods, project funding, and all issues concerning the construction of the project. Monitor specification requirements for compliance of the contract documents. Plan, organize and facilitate project meetings, including meetings with the owning agency, local utilities, landowners, designers, local officials, suppliers, and with contractors, including formal partnering meetings. The ideal candidate for this position has experience inspecting and administering all phases of highway construction contracts. The target applicants are mid to late career hires. These positions are perfect for Engineering Technicians who thrive on working with contractors on highway construction projects.

Qualifications: To meet the minimum qualifications, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS 11 it must include: Experience as a senior project engineer technician or equivalent responsible for the administration and inspection of Federal, State or local highway construction projects that included major operations such as grading, drainage, bridge construction, retaining wall construction, traffic flow and maintenance, and recycled or conventional paving; AND Experience leading the work of staff performing highway construction project/inspection activities; AND Experience coordinating with partners and project stakeholders to resolve issues related to highway construction projects. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Engineering Technical Knowledge- Knowledge of the concepts, principles and methods required to provide technical assistance. Contracting- Knowledge of how to administer contract requirements in order to ensure that projects are constructed in accordance with the plans, specifications, and requirements. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. For all types of consideration, 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting. Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. You may review your saved application(s) at https://help.usajobs.gov/ If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: Transjobs@dot.gov

Application Deadline: 2026-05-14