
Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)
Savannah, GA · HybridFull-time$90–116K/yrPosted 4 days ago
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks qualified candidates for anticipated Civil Engineer (Hydraulics) vacancies through a public notice flyer; applications are not accepted through the flyer. The role performs engineering work on hydraulic, hydrologic, and coastal/navigation projects, including design, technical review, and reporting. Candidates must meet engineering education and specialized experience requirements, with qualifications varying by grade level.
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Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Duties
- Perform professional engineering work to develop one or more of the major features of a Hydraulic, Hydrologic, and/or Coastal/Navigation Engineering project.
- Apply generalized knowledge of civil engineering. Utilizes CAD design systems for detailed CAD drawing and design work.
- Plan, monitor, coordinate, and technically review the Hydrology, Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering work accomplished by A-E firms under contract to ensure technical adequacy and feasibility.
- Prepare the hydrology portion of reconnaissance and other technical reports relative to the H and H design of a specific project.
- Recommends the establishment of additional rainfall, river stage and discharge collection stations, levee and channel surveys, aerial photography and other data as necessary for use in future proposed hydrologic studies.
Qualifications
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Education Requirement: Engineering: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on official transcripts. OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series Specialized Experience: GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) which includes being able to demonstrate professional knowledge of civil engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies as they apply specifically to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis; the ability to aid the development of plans, specifications, and design analysis; and the ability to utilizing Computer-aided Design and Drafting and Geographic Information System software to edit drawings and maps. GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) which includes being able to demonstrate professional knowledge of civil engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies as they apply specifically to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis to support study objectives and the ability to apply this knowledge independently; the ability to aid development of plans, specifications, and design analysis for complex hydraulic or coastal projects through the use of hydraulic models; and the ability to utilizing Computer-aided Design and Drafting and Geographic Information System software to make drawings and maps.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications. How You Will Be Evaluated
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. Other Information
This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. The use of illegal drugs by Federal employees, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service. The legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana by some states has no impact on Federal law. The use and/or possession of marijuana remains illegal for Federal employees. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) This is a Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers & Scientists position. Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. Student Loan Repayment may be authorized. Advanced inhire may be authorized. A trial or probationary period may be required. This position requires a mobility agreement upon entry. This position is eligible for situational or regular and recurring telework. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,112 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$90–116K/yr
- Georgia median$90–131K/yr46 salary ranges
- US median$91–142K/yr2,844 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $103K, is 12% below the Georgia median midpoint ($118K) — in the middle half of Civil Engineer salary ranges in Georgia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 97 open Civil Engineer jobs in Georgia and 5,112 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Georgia
- Kimley-Horn13 open
- CDM Smith12 open
- Parsons Corporation12 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 4,158 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,869 of the 5,112 open Civil Engineer jobs (76%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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