United States Department of Defense - Norfolk, VA
posted 2 months ago
As a Civil Engineer (Structural) with the Department of Defense, you will play a crucial role in assessing the structural condition of various facilities to determine their needs for repairs and modifications. Your expertise will be essential in analyzing and designing extensive structural alterations, ensuring that all projects meet the required standards and specifications. You will be responsible for performing quality assurance reviews of drawings, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, and studies prepared by architectural and engineering design firms. This position requires you to create comprehensive written documents, including specifications, test requirement documents, and detailed drawings for civil engineering projects. In addition to drafting and reviewing design drawings and specifications using advanced design and drafting software, you will also oversee the review of plans, designs, and construction phases to ensure that civil engineering projects remain within scope and adhere to established guidelines. Your role will involve investigating construction sites to make informed recommendations for remediation or corrective measures, as well as advising on solutions to any problems encountered during the project lifecycle. This position demands a high level of technical expertise and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards. To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate specialized experience in providing technical advice and guidance to client staff engineers, performing field investigations, and managing structural engineering facilities projects. You will also be expected to develop complex designs and analyses utilizing advanced structural engineering software, ensuring that all engineering practices comply with industry codes and standards. Your contributions will be vital in supporting active construction projects and ensuring their successful completion.