Lead Civil Engineer

Duties

Advise and assist on the various engineering aspects of RD Housing and Business programs including the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's energy loan and grant proposals.

Communicates team assignments, deadlines and time frames for completion; ensures organization mission and vision are communicated to the team; provides advice on work methods; identifies, distributes and balances workload.

Advises members of the engineering profession of RD requirements in regard to the planning, design, drawings and specifications, advertisement for bids, negotiation and awarding contracts, and construction management.

Works with staff, applicants and their consultants with respect to the suitability of proposed PERs as well as other documents associated with applications for funding and projects approved for funding.

Counsels applicants and consulting engineers on policy and requirements for planning, designing and construction or environmental work, making estimated costs and contracts, as well as recommending consideration.

Advises and gives training to staff on civil engineering and environmental protection related activities of RD programs.