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Highway Civil Engineer

Federal Highway Administration
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The New Mexico Federal-aid Highway Division is hiring a Highway Civil Engineer (GS-0810-11/12 - $73,317 to $114,237 annually) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/788024200 (open to U.S. Citizens). Alternatively, send your resume and a statement of interest (in the body of your e-mail message) directly to Marilyn.Ochoa@dot.gov using the subject “Attention: Civil Engineer Position.” This job announcement closes on 05/16/2024 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration). 

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The selectee is responsible for managing assigned Federal-aid Highway Programs within New Mexico. The incumbent provides engineering stewardship at various junctures of program delivery of Federal-aid infrastructure projects. This entails working on a broad range of engineering activities in New Mexico associated with the design, construction, and maintenance of highways and highway-related facilities. The employee participates in the development of New Mexico Division Office policy procedures.

As a Highway Civil Engineer, you will:

  • Serve as a technical advisor in meetings, public hearings, field reviews, and visits with State Department of Transportation (DOT) officials and other Federal, State, and local agencies regarding assigned program areas and assisting in the implementation of leadership initiatives. Communicate and apply Federal laws, regulations, and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) policies applicable to Federal aid projects within the State DOT project development process.
  • Monitor highway and other infrastructure improvements to determine if they are constructed to a desired quality and whether Federal aid construction funds are being expended in a manner consistent with applicable Federal laws and regulations.
  • Participate in assessments of State programs for effectiveness and compliance. Provide recommendations for performance and operational improvements, and guidance on corrective actions.
  • Provide review of projects in accordance with the Division’s risk-based stewardship and oversight plan. This may include review of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for appropriate application of design standards and criteria, conformance with policy and regulations, eligibility for Federal participation, traffic safety features, reasonableness of estimated unit prices, fulfillment of requirements from the transportation planning and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, and the utilization of proper standards for specifications and contract provisions.
  • Participate in and contribute to Division program management activities including development of stewardship and oversight plans, conducting risk assessments, development of strategic operations and business plans, promotion of the implementation of a performance-based planning and programming process to partner agencies, and identification and tracking of performance measures and the associated reporting process.

The ideal candidate is a mid-career engineer with experience monitoring Federally funded highway programs or delivering highway projects from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance; and experience conveying ideas and concepts in meetings and discussions, and in writing.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico’s capital, sits in the Sangre de Cristo foothills. It’s renowned for its Pueblo-style architecture and as a creative arts hotbed. Founded as a Spanish colony in 1610, it has at its heart the traditional Plaza. The surrounding historic district’s crooked streets wind past adobe landmarks including the Palace of the Governors, now home to the New Mexico History Museum.

New Mexico is officially nicknamed “The Land of Enchantment” for its scenic beauty, rich multicultural history, and various art forms.  New Mexico achieved statehood on January 6, 19912 and became the 47th state of the Union. Santa Fe, New Mexico is the oldest capital in the US. It was established in 1610 by the Spanish.

The federal government has an important role in the state’s economy, land use, and social context. It is the biggest employer. More than one third of the land in the State is protected by the federal government. The federal government maintains military and research institutions such as the three Air Force bases, the White Sands Missile Range and federal research facilities at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories. The state’s economy relays on natural resources, tourism, retail trade and federal government. Much of the state’s revenues comes from oil and gas. New Mexico attracts more than 30 million tourist every year due to our Annual International Balloon Fiesta, national parks, and beautiful scenery!

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FHWA's New Mexico Federal-aid Highway Division is a small-sized office with ample opportunity to innovate and explore new ways to do things, take on new challenges, and take independent initiative. Our office works to promote a team culture of "empowerment" and "initiative" - plus, we have AMAZING potlucks!