Civil Engineer (Technical Manager), GS-0810-12 (27255)

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) – Caribbean District

Locations (City, State)

Jacksonville, FL

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for a Civil Engineer (Technical Manager) in the South Atlantic Division, Caribbean District, Engineering Division, Design Management Branch.

Position Title: Civil Engineer (Technical Manager)

Open Period: 21–27 April 2026

Duty Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico or Jacksonville, FL.

Position Overview:

As a Civil Engineer (Technical Manager) for the Design Management Branch, you will lead the planning, design, and delivery of ecosystem restoration and flood risk management projects across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You will develop civil/site designs, construction plans, and specifications using advanced AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and coordinate with Project Delivery Teams, stakeholders, and A/E contractors to ensure high-quality, compliant, and constructible engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Design:

• Serve as technical lead for planning and design of site development projects including: Earthen dams, levees, channels, pump stations, stormwater facilities, culverts, and mitigation elements.
• Primary responsibility: Advanced (expert level) proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is critical for this position. Candidates must possess a strong command of advanced features for detailed civil engineering design, modeling, and drafting. This includes utilizing tools for complex surface modeling, 3D design, and precise engineering documentation.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D to develop construction plans, and specifications, and prepare engineering inputs for environmental compliance.
• Develop comprehensive civil engineering work products
• Technical reports, construction plans and specs, O&M manuals.
• Conduct site reconnaissance and inspections to assess conditions and gather field data.
• Perform design calculations: grading, drainage, erosion control, stormwater systems, and site layouts.

Quality Management:

• Lead quality control and technical review of all work products.
• Coordinate with Project Delivery Teams to define project scope, level of effort, and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, bid-ability, constructability, operability, and environmental considerations.
• Review contractor and A/E deliverables for accuracy and completeness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in civil/site design, infrastructure rehabilitation, or related work.
• Advance (expert level) proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Civil 3D and engineering analysis software.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards — GS-0800 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience includes independently applying civil engineering principles to the planning, design, and execution of complex civil works or site development projects. This experience includes developing civil/site designs, construction plans, and specifications using advanced AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and coordinate with Project Delivery Teams, stakeholders, and A/E contractors to ensure high-quality, compliant, and constructible engineering solutions. In addition, specialized experience includes advanced (expert level) proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is critical for this position, present a strong command of advanced features for detailed civil engineering design, modeling, and drafting utilizing tools for complex surface modeling, 3D design, and precise engineering documentation. Specialized experience also includes developing and reviewing engineering designs and analyses for features such as levees, dams, channels, stormwater management systems, or hydraulic control structures; applying engineering regulations, design standards, and environmental compliance requirements; managing or performing quality assurance/quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and external partners; and providing engineering support during construction, including review of submittals, responses to requests for information, and development of design modifications

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Other Requirements:

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized. Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
• Professional Engineer: The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess and maintain license/registration as a Professional Engineer. This license/registration must be in good standing and issued by any one of the 50 states or its territories.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.