Civil Engineer

$139,395 - $181,216/Yr

United States Department of Energy - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Washington, DC

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The Civil Engineer position at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) involves serving as a senior technical expert in the Office of Energy Projects, specifically within the Division of Dam Safety Inspection. The role focuses on ensuring the safety of hydroelectric projects through inspections, engineering evaluations, and analyses, while also preparing reports and communicating findings to ensure compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, engineering evaluations, and analyses of hydroelectric projects to ensure safety.
• Communicate findings from inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with licensing terms and regulations.
• Prepare engineering reports, internal memos, and letters to document dam safety and public safety of hydroelectric projects.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• One full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level, specifically in structural engineering analysis of concrete water retaining structures and hydroelectric facilities.
• Education requirement: transcripts must be submitted to verify qualifications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in dam safety engineering and compliance with federal regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Telework and workplace flexibilities in accordance with agency policy.
• Ranked as a top agency for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) and Effective Leadership.