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Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Experience developing and/or evaluating the quality of plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) packages for bridges related to transportation projects AND inspecting bridges under construction
Experience developing and/or evaluating the quality of plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) packages for bridges related to transportation projects AND inspecting in-service bridges using National Bridge Standards (NBIS)
Experience developing and/or evaluating the quality of plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) packages for bridges related to transportation projects AND assessing compliance of bridge condition inspections with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS)
Experience developing and/or evaluating the quality of plans, specifications, and estimates for bridges related to transportation projects; AND
Experience inspecting bridges under construction; AND
Experience inspecting in-service bridge conditions AND
Experience assessing compliance of bridge condition inspections with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS)

Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Travel is Required
Experience in planning, design, or construction of highway or transportation project features (such as roads, bridges, or appurtenant structures)in accordance with engineering design and construction standards, principles and methods; AND
Experience in consultation with others, developing alternatives and helping to resolve engineering issues or conflicts that arise with processes or outcomes
Written Test and BET degree: Evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the written test required for professional registration, which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico; AND have completed all the requirements for an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology program

Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Frequent Travel Required
Experience leading internal professional and technical team members engaged in highway engineering work through the entire project delivery cycle
Experience making decisions on project delivery issues including analyzing input on engineering questions related to project scope, schedule, budget and quality

Civil Engineer GS Resume Examples & Samples

Experience assisting with professional engineering concepts, theories, and practices
Experience using CADD software (such as Microstation or AutoCad) to develop plans and details and calculate and document pay items quantities
Experience providing engineering design support services to assist in the development of structures or structural components for highway improvement projects such as culverts, bridge superstructures, short single span bridges, and / or simple and continuous span bridges
Successful documented completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences as described by OPM

Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Experience equal or equivalent to providing engineering design support services to a project team in the development of structures or structural components for highway improvement projects such as culverts, bridge superstructures, bridge substructures, short single span bridges, and/or simple and continuous span bridges; AND
Experience equal or equivalent to using design software programs to design bridges or structural components and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software in detailing bridge structures for highway projects
Experience providing engineering design services, construction support, and technical assistance in the development of multi-span bridges that entail horizontal and vertical curvatures and skewed geometry for highway improvement projects (e.g. producing Plans, Specifications, and Estimates packages (PS&E) and layout drawings, reviewing contractor submittals, and resolving construction issues); AND
Experience communicating and coordinating the design and detailing of bridge structure projects with internal teams; AND
Experience using design software programs to analyze and design bridges and Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software in detailing structures

Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Experience in coordinating with Federal, State, or local agencies in the development and implementation of standards, policies, and procedures to improve and implement highway safety programs
Experience applying engineering principles and practices as they relate to highway improvement projects
Experience identifying, evaluating, analyzing, addressing, and/or solving transportation related (e.g. highway) safety issues?

Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Experience in various geotechnical aspects of transportation projects including the coordination of subsurface field investigations, geotechnical design analysis, and preparation of geotechnical memos and reports
Experience providing recommendations for foundations, slope stability and retaining walls systems to include cost considerations and constructability
Experience in all geotechnical aspects of transportation projects which include the coordination of subsurface field investigations, performance of geotechnical design analysis, and preparation of geotechnical memos and reports
Experience in determining foundations, slope stability and retaining walls systems to include cost considerations and constructability while also determining the best approach to carry out to completion

Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Experience in highway engineering work relative to pavements & materials
Experience participating in an asset management program
Experience in highway engineering work directly related to pavements & materials
Experience representing the organization with partners and stakeholders to provide advice, consultation, or recommendations

Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Experience in analyzing and resolving technical issues and problems on highway safety matters as related to design, construction, maintenance and operations
Experience in highway safety data analysis, safety studies, and safety programs and applications, including the Highway Safety Improvement Program, the National Highway Work Zone Safety Program, Road Safety Audits, and other Safety Programs
Experience utilizing various methods and guides such as highway safety appurtenances, roadside design practices, work zone safety, the MUTCD, the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, the AASHTO Greenbook, the Older Driver Highway Design Handbook, the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH), and the NCHRP Report 350 as they relate to highway engineering and traffic engineering

Lead Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Experience implementing professional highway engineering laws, regulations, policies, and/or procedures applicable to all stages of highway development
Experience applying highway engineering principles and/or practices used in developing highway improvement projects. Areas of experience may include: environment, right-of-way, design, safety, maintenance operations, project management, construction operations, civil rights and/or financial management
Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships which promote cooperation and teamwork
Written Test and BET degree: Evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the written test required for professional registration, which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico; AND have completed all the requirements for an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology program
Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field and at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance

Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Experience participating in process and program reviews and coordinating outcomes that lead to improvements in the delivery of the Federal aid program within a State; AND
Experience assisting with the promotion of new technologies or processes
Experience conducting and/or leading process and program reviews and implementing outcomes that produce improvements in the delivery of the technical program area
Experience identifying opportunities for and promoting the advancing of new technologies or processes; AND

Civil Engineer GS Resume Examples & Samples

Experience in development and/or evaluation of plans, specifications, and estimates packages for bridges related to transportation projects
Experience inspecting bridges under construction
Experience inspecting in-service bridges

Lead Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Experience developing and leading pavement materials and quality assurance technology
Experience managing work groups and teams addressing pavement materials design, testing, construction and quality assurance
Experience communicating infrastructure materials concepts and technology to a variety of audiences, including professional transportation organizations, academia, and scientific community

Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Experience organizing, analyzing, and interpreting engineering data, problems, and situations, and identifying issues and solutions
Experience applying highway engineering principles and practices used in developing highway construction projects such as large bridge structures and tunnels
Experience applying project management principles and practices as they relate to highway improvement projects
Experience with innovative funding, and construction strategies used in the delivery of highway and bridge projects

Civil Engineer GS Resume Examples & Samples

Occasional Travel IS Required
Experience performing river and bridge hydraulics analysis using various software applications such as the Hydrologic Engineering Centers River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) computer model
Experience applying professional civil engineering principles, concepts, and practices involving hydraulics, such as or related to drainage structures, bridge hydraulics, or watersheds
Experience performing river and bridge hydraulics analyses using various software applications such as the Hydrologic Engineering Centers River Analysis Systems (HEC-RAS) computer model, conducting bridge scour analyses, performing culvert hydraulic analysis and design, designing roadway drainage features and experience with 2-dimensional modeling systems such as SMS/FESWMS or other advanced applicable modeling techniques
Experience applying Storm Water Management (SWM) design regulations and Best Management Practices (BMP) environmental site design for construction projects

Supervisory Civil Engineer GS Resume Examples & Samples

Travel is required at least 25%
Experience leading professional and technical team members engaged in highway engineering work throughout the project delivery cycle
Experience applying professional engineering principles, concepts, and practices for the analysis and interpretation of professional engineering data as related to regulatory, planning, design, construction and/or maintenance activities for highway engineering work
Written Test and BET degree: Evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the written test required for professional registration, which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico; AND have completed all the requirements for an ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Engineering Technology program

Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Professional registration or licensure - current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE)
Written Test - Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico
Related curriculum - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. There should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering type experience. This must be clearly described in your resume
Experience delivering technical and program assistance, and technology deployment and/or training related to transportation, construction and contracts
Experience working with contracts and acquisition laws, regulations, and policies
Experience working with the main tenants of project management: Cost, Schedule and Quality

Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Experience in structural engineering as related to bridge design, construction, performance, and evaluation for seismic and other extreme events
Experience developing and presenting structural engineering briefings and training, as well as preparing technical reports and standards
Experience developing and providing training, technical assistance, and technology deployment as related to project development for the structural/bridge transportation community

Supervisory Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Up to 10% for business and training
Skill in Design
Skill in Communication
Ability to Plan and Coordinate
Ability to Supervise and Administer
Professional registration or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico

Civil Engineer, GS Resume Examples & Samples

Prepares designs, cost estimates, and specifications
Using CADD, prepares drawings and records, preliminary design and construction drawings
Provides technical assistance to project offices on the functional adequacy or safety of existing structures, features or equipment
Travel is required approximately 10% of the time