Civil Engineer

About the Position: Serves as a Team Leader and Senior Engineer with responsibility for overseeing daily activities, coordinating, preparing, and developing engineering specifications for civil works projects assigned to the district. Major duties: Prepares detailed engineering specifications for the construction and/or maintenance of major hydraulic structures Resolves complex construction engineering problems (e.g., foundation or material failures) using advanced technical engineering solutions. Performs daily quality reviews of specifications and contract packages for compliance in support of Contracting Officer. Analyzes contractor modification proposals, drafting findings of fact to support negotiations. Compiles technical evidence and coordinates administrative actions to resolve contractor claims and contract disputes. Provides both administrative and technical leadership to team members. Performs quality reviews of the team's work to detect and rectify any problems.