Civil Engineering (Construction)

This is a Merit Promotion announcement for career and career conditional Bureau of Reclamation employees, Career Transition eligibles (CTAP), and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed above. Refer to the required documents section for more information.

Serves as Regional Design technical expert in the Technical Services Group with responsibility for design of civil structures and features of construction projects such as water conveyance systems, water and sewer systems, pumping plants, powerplants, irrigation systems, multipurpose dams and recreation facilities.

Prepares civil designs and technical specifications/drawings corresponding for assigned project(s). Prepares layouts and final designs for the construction/rehabilitation of roads and highways, dams, spillways, etc., including structures of timber, steel, concrete, and pre­stressed concrete; and canal, lateral and drainage systems and appurtenant structures; based upon data submitted by field offices or gathered during site visits.

Reviews civil portions of engineering designs prepared by others, including architect-engineer (A/E) firms and/or Area Offices, for the above and similar type systems and facilities. Checks for proper interpretations and application of criteria to ensure that design drawings and analyses of design are accurate, and that conclusions and assumptions are sound. Serves as the Regional Design expert which includes seeking, scheduling, and tracking the workload for TSG Engineering Design. Assigns work to design group team members which can include Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineers, and Civil Engineering Technicians; Serves as a Technical Expert or team member on complex design projects.

Makes field trips to project sites to review project scope with customer and gather design data pertinent to site conditions. Provides technical advice and assistance to Area Offices concerning development of engineering plans and collection of design data.