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$118,203 – $153,665
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
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