General Engineer

This position is in the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Regional Office. FTA manages some of the most sophisticated transit programs and projects in the United States. The position is tasked with evaluating and managing the program planning and program/project oversight needs of the recipients and program functions assigned, including making technical assessments on recipients receiving Federal funding, and prioritizing staff resources to effectively manage and oversee the assignments.

As a General Engineer, you will:

• Perform work assignments of progressively increasing difficulty and complexity which are designed to provide the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge and actual work experience in the field. Work assignments require application of appropriate college level scholastic skills and knowledge.
• Provide the opportunity to independently apply the principles, concepts, work processes, regulations, reference materials, and procedures fundamental to the technical aspects of the engineering field and its application to the regional or headquarters office.
• Attend and contribute in meetings with regional staff, grantees, Project Management Oversight Consultants (PMOCs) and other FTA program contractors whether all parties have a clear understanding of applicable requirements and procedures.
• Assist senior staff with routine meetings with grantees, project engineering representatives and contractors.
• Contribute to the preparation of correspondence, briefing papers, statistical reports and policy papers of a factual and analytical nature in support of policy and procedural decisions for use by the Regional Administrator and/or Headquarters.

Ideal Candidate: The position is perfect for an engineer who is looking for an excellent opportunity to join the Federal Transit Administration, work with transportation officials and meet the challenges of advancing transit systems. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to provide specialized engineering assistance to the grantees, program managers, and senior staff to resolve problems and ensure successful delivery of Federal funded projects.

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