# LEAD CIVIL ENGINEER

Hiring organization: [U.S. Army Corps of Engineers](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/u-s-army-corps-of-engineers)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/3ea08181-ac42-4bd2-85d9-3babbda3d6e3

Listed on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Salary: 118203 – 153665 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads the geotechnical engineering function for a federal water resources agency, overseeing technical reviews of major infrastructure projects, permits, and emergency flood response. It suits experienced civil engineers with geotechnical expertise who can manage teams and navigate complex regulatory processes.

_Our summary, not U.S. Army Corps of Engineers's wording._

## Skills named

Project Management, Risk Assessment, Technical Documentation

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical background in physical and mathematical sciences
- One year of specialized experience as technical lead managing geotechnical aspects of major water resource or civil works projects
- Experience directing and approving complex technical documentation for regulatory permits, Letters of No Objection, or Section 408 permissions
- Experience leading engineering teams through critical operational schedules and emergency flood risk assessments
- Experience managing workload, milestones, and budget/scope for engineering personnel or contractors
- Current Professional Engineer license in good standing from a U.S. state or territory

## Nice to have

- Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer in Training (EIT) registration
- Successful passage of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination

Apply on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/888659400