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Lead Highway Civil Engineer

Federal Highway Administration
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The Federal Highway Administration is hiring Lead Highway Civil Engineers (GS-0810-13 - from $106,437 to $146,325 annually) in Montgomery, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia. Apply today by visiting https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878211800 (open to U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the USA, as well as Career Transition: CTAP, ICTAP, or RPL Federal employees). This job announcement closes on 08/10/2026 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides stewardship over the construction, maintenance and preservation of the Nation's highways, bridges, and tunnels. FHWA also conducts research and provides technical assistance to state and local agencies to improve safety, mobility, and to encourage innovation.

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The employee serves as a team leader for either the Alabama or Georgia Division of FHWA, with responsibility for administering the Federal-aid Highway Program within their state. The program includes participation activities relating to planning, environment, design, construction, and financing of projects. The incumbent provides leadership to assigned staff, serves as a member of a cross-functional team supporting program and project delivery, and represents FHWA in contact with the Alabama (ALDOT) or Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), other agencies, and the public.

As a Lead Highway Civil Engineer, you will:

  • Serve as a member of the division office leadership team and lead division participation in program and project delivery activities. Oversee the program management functions of a team of engineers and/or specialists, which may include design, environment, construction, contract administration, pavement, safety, ITS, bridge, and other project delivery-related activities. The incumbent facilitates communication and coordination among division office teams to enhance overall Federal-aid highway program and project delivery. This involves the performance of a variety of high-level duties in the areas of project delivery, finance, planning, resource utilization, program delivery, contract administration and other transportation related areas. As Team Leader, facilitates an environment of consensus building, partnering, and performing assigned functions.
  • Participates in meetings with the State DOT and FHWA personnel to explain Federal-aid laws, regulations, and policies and their application to specific, complex cases, and follows up to assure appropriate actions are taken and effective methods are adopted to prevent or minimize conflicts between State, local, and Federal laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Keep informed of emerging issues and maintain regular contacts with State DOT representatives to effectively provide guidance in delivery of the Federal-aid highway program.
  • Participates in and contributes to the division program management activities including risk assessment, development of strategic operation and business plans, identification and tracking of performance measures and the associated reporting processes.
  • Participate on special projects, committees, or ad hoc groups (e.g. value engineering studies, corridor studies, special technical committees) as requested by Division leadership.
  • As Team Leader, advances Risk-based Stewardship and Oversight (RBSO) principles and uses the results of program assessments to inform decisions on the strategic direction of the Federal-aid Highway Program within the state.
  • Provides expert advice to the State DOT and division office for Federal-aid Programs related to the development and implementation of highway projects statewide in support of FHWA strategic goals, laws, regulations, policies, and Executive Orders. Provides input in the formulation of division office policies.

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

Additionally, the ideal candidate will oversee the program management functions of a team of engineers and/or transportation specialists, which may include design, environment, construction, contract administration, pavement and materials, safety, intelligent transportation systems/operations, bridge, and other project delivery-related activities.

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From the white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast to sprawling pine forests and tranquil inland waterways, the southeastern state of Alabama offers a richly varied terrain. In the northern region, the William B. Bankhead National Forest is known for its deep canyons and abundant waterfalls. Serving as the state capital, Montgomery is anchored along the winding Alabama River and boasts a downtown deeply rooted in civil rights history.

Located in the heart of the state, Montgomery is characterized by its scenic riverfront, gentle hills, and surrounding fertile agricultural plains. For outdoor recreation, Blount Cultural Park provides picturesque walking trails, tranquil ponds, and expansive green spaces. As Alabama's second-largest city, Montgomery also highlights a vibrant, revitalized downtown entertainment district affectionately known as The Alley.

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Georgia, a southeastern state, has a nuanced landscape of coastal beaches, rolling farmland, and the rugged Blue Ridge Mountains. Elsewhere, Cumberland Island National Seashore features wild horses and historic maritime ruins. Nestled among a dense urban tree canopy, Atlanta (Georgia's capital and largest city) features a vibrant downtown area.

Atlanta has a dynamic landscape of lush urban forests, winding creeks, and rolling foothills. Piedmont Park features an extensive network of scenic walking paths and skyline views. The city's BeltLine is a vibrant, 22-mile loop of multi-use trails, parks, and green spaces transforming historic railway corridors into an interconnected pathway that will unite the city's many neighborhoods.

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Find FHWA's Alabama Federal-aid Highway Division at 9500 Wynlakes Place in East Montgomery!

Find FHWA's Georgia Federal-aid Highway Division at 75 Ted Turner Drive, near Atlanta's Five Points MARTA rail station!

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