Civil Engineer (Geotechnical)

Summary

Duties: Serves as a technical expert responsible for the evaluation of embankments and subsurface conditions involving complex soil conditions for earth and rockfill dams, levees, spillway structures, pumping stations, bulkheads, cut-off walls, and other types of hydraulic structures Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered.

Duties

Serve as Geotechnical Engineer technical expert for evaluation of complex embankment and subsurface conditions for dams, levees, spillways, pump stations, bulkheads, cutoff walls, and other hydraulic structures. Specialize in advanced seepage analysis through embankments and foundations, including under/through seepage in soil and rock masses and characterization of geohydraulic properties for design and remediation. Applies advanced soil and rock mechanics and embankment stability principles to the analysis and design of large, complex hydraulic systems (large pump stations, levee systems, earth/rockfill Develops, adapts, and implements criteria, standards, and procedures for embankment stability and seepage/under seepage analysis when existing COE/industry guidance is insufficient, including contribution to modification of standards. Performs 2D and 3D numerical modeling of embankment stability and seepage/under seepage using finite element and limit-equilibrium programs (e.g., Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, Seep2D, UTEXAS4, PLAXIS, FLAC), including constitutive model development. Conducts complex foundation under seepage evaluations in porous soils and rock masses, including 3D seepage flow modeling through foundations and assessment of subsurface parameters affecting stability and performance. Provides expert guidance on geotechnical field investigations, data interpretation, and presentation related to embankment stability and seepage, ensuring appropriate characterization of complex soil and rock conditions. Leads and facilitates multidisciplinary technical teams (District staff and A E firms) to diagnose unique geotechnical/seepage problems, develop solutions, resolve conflicting technical positions, and disseminate preferred practices. Serves as technical authority and District representative in meetings, conferences, and interagency forums with other USACE Districts, HQUSACE, Federal and state agencies, A E firms, contractors, and academic institutions Acts as primary point of contact for soils/subsurface mechanics relating to embankments and seepage; coordinates with Project Managers, sponsors, and external stakeholders to ensure delivery of high quality, technically sound products. Develops and implements training, mentoring, and technical support to enhance District capabilities in embankment stability, seepage analysis, and soil mechanics, and secures external expertise when required. Communicates complex technical concepts effectively in writing and orally, preparing reports, technical papers, and graphical presentations, and presenting to both technical and non technical audiences, including professional societies.

Qualifications and evaluation

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

How to apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: https://usace.yellogov.com/jobs/TdRDWR3m7H49-qmWsOUgtw?job_board_id=rHrorPQ_B8HbgbWJDca8Ng To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted. The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/09/2026 to receive consideration.

Required documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume. 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Additional information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) a Career Program Engineers and Scientists Career Field position Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles. The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is in the best interest of the government: Student Loan repayment Advanced in-hire (offered to new to federal service employees only) Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new to federal service employees only) Relocation Incentive Recruitment Incentive (offered to new to federal service employees only) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information