Lead Civil Engineer (Structural) ADL - DIRECT HIRE

Lead Civil Engineer (Structural) ADL - DIRECT HIRE

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Juneau, Alaska, Montgomery, Alabama, Little Rock, Arkansas, Phoenix, Arizona, Los Angeles, California, Sacramento, California, Lakewood, Colorado, Hartford, Connecticut, Washington, District of Columbia, Dover, Delaware, Tallahassee, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, Honolulu, Hawaii, Ames, Iowa, Boise, Idaho, Springfield, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, Topeka, Kansas, Frankfort, Kentucky, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Boston, Massachusetts, Baltimore, Maryland, Augusta, Maine, Lansing, Michigan, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Jefferson City, Missouri, Jackson, Mississippi, Helena, Montana, Raleigh, North Carolina, Bismarck, North Dakota, Lincoln, Nebraska, Concord, New Hampshire, Trenton, New Jersey, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Carson City, Nevada, Albany, New York, Columbus, Ohio, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Salem, Oregon, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Providence, Rhode Island, Columbia, South Carolina, Pierre, South Dakota, Nashville, Tennessee, Austin, Texas, Salt Lake City, Utah, Richmond, Virginia, Montpelier, Vermont, Olympia, Washington, Vancouver, Washington, Madison, Wisconsin, Charleston, West Virginia, Cheyenne, Wyoming

Salary Range: $147945 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is in the Office of Infrastructure, Office of Bridges and Structures. You will serve as the Team Leader of the Safety Inspection Team. You will provide national leadership over the bridge and tunnel inspection program and provide technical assistance in these areas for other FHWA offices, Federal agencies, State departments of transportation, and other stakeholders.

Major Duties:

• As a Lead Civil Engineer (Structural), you will: Serve as the principal national consultant to FHWA senior leadership, other FHWA offices, and to FHWA partners and customers on advanced bridge and tunnel inspection programs. Establish methods and procedures for improving the state of practice of bridge and tunnel inspection programs. Serve as a nationally recognized expert and consultant for nationwide training programs for the bridge and tunnel inspection programs. Evaluate and provide authoritative advice related to the National Bridge Inspection Program and the National Tunnel Inspection Program providing for the proper safety inspection of all highway bridges and tunnels on all public roads as required by Federal legislation. Collaborate with the Office of Research and Development to establish and lead national research and technology transfer projects, identify emerging national research needs, recommend research and technology transfer programs, and advise on the results of implemented research and technology transfer projects. Serve as the FHWA's technical point of contact and representative on various program audits and investigations related to complex or controversial issues with the national bridge and tunnel inspection programs. The ideal candidate for this position is a mid-career Structural Engineer with significant knowledge of and experience serving as a national authority and expert leading others in the broad area of structural engineering with regard to the development and application of bridge and tunnel inspection programs. In addition, the ideal candidate will have senior level experience in leading and managing a team of highly technical engineering professionals and their associated programs and activities.

Qualifications: To meet the basic qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Mandatory Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of your transcripts or other applicable documentation for verification, AND (3) meet the specialized experience requirements. For the GS-15 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level, which included: Experience in structural engineering related to the development and application of bridge and tunnel inspection programs; AND Experience leading and managing the activities of an engineering staff; AND Experience in the interpretation and application of Federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to structural engineering and the impact on bridge and tunnel inspection programs. Although you must meet the mandatory education requirement, you cannot qualify for GS-12 and above grades based solely on education, you must meet the specialized experience, which is cited above. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will also be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Civil Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works systems. Leadership - Influence, motivate, and challenge others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Structural Engineering - Knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the design and analysis of complex structures using a variety of materials. 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/ 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 pm (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