General Engineer - DIRECT HIRE

General Engineer - DIRECT HIRE

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Denver, Colorado, Washington, District of Columbia, Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kansas City, Missouri, New York, New York, Fort Worth, Texas, Seattle, Washington

Salary Range: $127829 - $192694 Per Year

Job Summary: The position is in the Office of Capital Project Management, under the Associate Administrator for Program Management (TPM). The Office provides engineering and project management support, business advice and technical guidance to senior leadership and regional personnel in the implementation of major transit capital projects funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

Major Duties:

• The General Engineer: Provides engineering, technical and program management expert advice to senior management and other staff as required on capital projects development, construction grant agreements and technical studies in order to assure that the proposed projects and designs are feasible and technically sound. Capital projects may include stations, rail or bus vehicles, systems, facilities and other transit system components. Provides oversight on transit projects, including developing scope of work for products to be delivered by Project Management Oversight Contractors (PMOCs), working with PMOCs, FTA regional staff, and grantees to conduct project management oversight workshops (e.g. cost, scope, schedule and risk), assessing PMOC deliverables, and providing recommendations to senior management for project's readiness for next phase of project development, and ensuring that the grantees follow their approved plans. Uses judgment and knowledge to detect and subsequently assist in the resolution of project problems by developing an appropriate response. The ideal candidate is a registered professional engineer who has detailed technical knowledge of planning, design and construction of capital projects and has experience providing direction and oversight that will help with successful delivery of capital projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to lead workgroups to accomplish assigned tasks and manage contractors. The position is perfect for an engineer who is looking for an excellent opportunity to advance their career with the Federal Transit Administration, work with transportation officials and meet the challenges of advancing transit systems.

Qualifications: To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the education and specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience in project management oversight and project controls including cost, schedule and risk processes and analysis. Experience analyzing, evaluating and proposing recommendations to engineering and project management problems, and presenting the findings to other employees or senior management officials. Experience performing program analysis and business process improvements. 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: Project Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Stakeholder Management - Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative). Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. 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/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All 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: 2026-05-19