Structural Engineer, GS-0810-13 (45865)

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) – Caribbean District

Locations (City, State)

Jacksonville, FL

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Position Overview/Duties

Come serve as a Structural Engineer for Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico (TF VIPR)! You will serve as a technical expert for analysis and design of steel and concrete structures, specifically bridges and hydraulic structures; also serves as the technical expert in structural dynamics. The incumbent’s work also includes expertise in concrete materials, mix proportioning and admixtures and their effect on construction and durability. Analysis and design encompass bridge superstructures, structural foundation systems for bridges, bridge culverts, culvert structures, retaining walls, water control structures, dam outlet works, and others. Analysis techniques include numerical methods through finite element analysis and finite difference analysis to account for complex geometry and loading conditions, thermal stresses induced by the environment and the heat of hydration of cement, nonlinear materials behavior, sequential or staged construction. Design considerations include static and dynamic/seismic design and analysis, temperature studies, concrete and steel testing requirements and construction and instrumentation requirements. In addition, incumbent develops structural engineering computer models including employing applicable and advanced constitutive models when required and/or programs which require knowledge of advanced mathematics. The position requires a high level of structural engineering knowledge of the principles, methods, practices, and techniques for the solution of complex problems.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop generationally resilient infrastructure across communities in the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. You'll be a part of working on some of USACE's most complex Flood Risk Management mega projects. 

You will serve under the general direction of the Technical Support Branch Chief, receiving administrative supervision, and as required, overall policy/guidance changes for the Task Force and/or Corps of Engineers.

Other Conditions and Requirements

Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands are lands of beauty and tropical wonder but also significant storm impacts and life-threatening flooding. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop generationally resilient infrastructure in communities across Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.  If you are a leader with a passion for solving complex engineering challenges and enjoy working in a strong team environment, we need you for one of USACE's most unique programs.  

Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

You may be expected to travel up to 25% of the time for this position

To learn more about Task Force VIPR click here.

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Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: 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.