Structural Civil Engineer Pathways Recent Graduate

Federal Highway Administration

The Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division is hiring Structural Civil Engineer Pathways Recent Graduates (GS-0810-07/09 – from $55,924 to $88,926 annually) in Ashburn, Virginia. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/814174700 (open to U.S. Citizens). This job announcement closes on 01/13/2025.

The Office of Federal Lands Highway (FLH) was established to promote effective, efficient, and reliable administration for a coordinated program of federal public roads and bridges; to protect and enhance our Nation’s natural resources; and to provide needed transportation access for Native Americans. Our primary purpose is to provide financial resources and transportation engineering assistance for public roads that service the transportation needs of Federal and Indian lands. The FLH provides these services in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and US Territories through our Headquarters, Eastern, Central, and Western Federal Lands Highway Division offices.

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This position is in the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFL), Bridges and Structures Branch on the Bridge Inspection Program (BIP) Team. BIP directs and oversees performance of bridge safety inspection and structural rating of approximately 2,100 National Parks Service (NPS) structures (as well as other federal agencies) in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.

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As a Structural Civil Engineer Pathways Recent Graduate, you will:

Perform a variety of safety inspections and inventories of such structures to identify and note deficiencies, unusual problems, or the general physical condition of such structures.
Perform field condition surveys of concrete bridge decks.
Assist with assessment of stream hydraulic characteristics, including scour, erosion, alignment, etc.
Prepare inspection reports and make recommendations to correct deficiencies, including updating of the database, preparing preliminary required drawings, and assisting in the calculation of load ratings, load permit request, quantities, and cost estimates.
The ideal candidate for this position will be knowledgeable about all aspects of bridge inspection including NBIS criteria, structural analysis and load rating, inspection procedures and equipment, bridge repair, and rehabilitation.

The ideal candidate should have strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work in teams.

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The EFLHD is relied upon by Federal Agencies and local governments to solve and manage unique challenges that are wide-ranging in environment, geography, and complexity, through engineering solutions that are sensitive to the context of the land. We are often confronted by unique terrain, work restrictions, and challenging deadlines. Whether it is building highly visible and political projects, constructing roads that are national landmarks, or providing critical access on low-volume transportation facilities, EFLHD is at the forefront of consistently delivering distinct and sound engineering projects throughout the eastern half of the United States (31 states), Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The EFLHD is in Ashburn, Virginia within Loudoun County just 30 miles northwest of Washington DC, near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and just 7 miles from Dulles International Airport. Loudoun County boasts one of the top school systems in the country and provides a nice mix of commercial development and rural scenic farmland. Be a part of a dynamic, fast-paced office, and contribute to the future of transportation while enjoying the beauty and history of Virginia.

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