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Structural Civil Engineer

Federal Highway Administration
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The Nebraska Federal-aid Highway Division is hiring a Structural Civil Engineer (GS-0810-12/13 - $82,830 to $128,043 annually) in Lincoln, NE. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/755449800 (open to U.S. Citizens). Alternatively, send your resume and a statement of interest (in the body of the e-mail message) to David.Mraz@dot.gov using the subject “Structural Civil Engineer Position.” This announcement closes on 10/30/2023.

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We have a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic, and talented individual to serve in FHWA's Nebraska Division. This position will serve as a member of the Nebraska Division Office's Engineering and Operations Team, responsible for advancing the Federal-aid Highway Program and projects in Nebraska.

The Structural Civil Engineer will manage, promote, and advance the Federal-aid Highway Programs applicable to bridges and other structures within Nebraska.

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As a Structural Civil Engineer, you will:

  • Evaluate and promote improvements in the State’s administration of Federal programs for bridges and structures and encourage the use of enhanced planning, design, and construction, preservation, inspection, and maintenance practices for structures.
  • Provide oversight of State compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and recommends improvements.
  • Maintain and conduct an oversight program for bridges and structures under design and construction and ensure that there is full coordination with responsible Division staff and State representatives.
  • For projects designated as full oversight, review structural plans for suitability of structural adequacy, economy, safety, aesthetics, hydraulics, foundation, and overall concept.
  • Perform construction reviews/inspections and evaluate and render a decision relative to the State’s proposed remedial actions, making recommendations associated therewith.

The ideal candidate for this position is a seasoned mid-career structural engineering professional with project management experience in bridge design, bridge construction inspection, and bridge program management.

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The Nebraska Division is in downtown Lincoln. With a population of nearly 290,000 and growing, Lincoln is one of the Midwest’s most affordable, accessible, and agreeable cities. It is a great place to live, to work and to raise a family - offering good schools, short commute times, recreation for all members of the family and a cost of living consistently below the national average.

Lincoln offers many amenities of larger cities yet has plenty of opportunities to get back to nature with ample outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, hunting, and fishing. If you’re missing the big city life, Lincoln is only an hour from Omaha, a three-hour drive to Kansas City and within a day’s drive to Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, and St. Louis.

In addition, Lincoln is a university town ---- home of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Husker sports programs. The university offers more than 52 specialized degree choices and has an enrollment of approximately 25,000 students. Fans turn the town to a sea of red on Husker football game days and the women’s volleyball team holds a nation-leading streak of 10 straight NCAA Regional Final appearances and has won five national championships (1995, 2000, 2006, 2015 and 2017).

Lincoln remains a hot housing market with listings selling quickly and prices remain on the rise, but home prices are still very reasonable. The median sale price of a home in Lincoln was $300K last month, up 11.1% since last year. 

Lincoln is in southeastern Nebraska. This part of the State has average winter and summer high temperatures of 33° F (January) and 87° F (July), respectively.  The average annual precipitation is 31 inches.