Highway Civil Engineer

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The Rhode Island Federal-aid Highway Division is hiring a Highway Civil Engineer (GS-0810-12/13 - from $101,375 to $156,715 annually) in Providence, Rhode Island. Apply today by visiting https://www.usajobs.gov/job/879769300 (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 08/26/2026 (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 selectee is responsible for managing and promoting assigned Federal-aid Highway Programs within Rhode Island. The employee provides engineering stewardship and oversight at various junctures of project and program delivery of Federal-aid infrastructure projects within Rhode Island. This entails working on a broad range of engineering activities in the State of Rhode Island associated with the design, construction, and maintenance of highways and highway-related facilities.

As a Highway Civil Engineer, you will:

• Provide expertise on Federal laws, regulations, and FHWA policies applicable to Federal-aid highway projects within the State DOT project development process. Represent the Division Office and FHWA in meetings, telephone contacts, public hearings, field reviews, and visits with State DOT officials and other Federal, State, and local agencies for assigned program areas and in the implementation of leadership initiatives.
• Serve as a key technical advisor in meetings, telephone contacts, public hearings, field reviews, and visits with State DOT officials and other Federal, State, and local agencies regarding assigned program areas and in assisting in the implementation of leadership initiatives. Communicate and apply Federal laws, regulations, and FHWA policies applicable to Federal aid projects within the State DOT project development process.
• Conduct highly complex project reviews of projects in accordance with the Division’s Risk-Based Stewardship and Oversight plan. Review required project actions for appropriate application of design standards and criteria, conformance with policy and regulations, eligibility for Federal participation, traffic safety features, reasonableness of cost estimates, fulfillment of requirements from the transportation planning and contract provisions.
• Represent the Division Office on high-profile Federal-aid transportation projects that require a wide-ranging knowledge of highway engineering and administration expertise to effectively develop and implement interagency partnerships in furtherance of mutual goals.
• Consult and/or coordinate with other specialists in the Division, such as Planners, Environmental Specialists, Financial Managers, and Structures Engineers, as needed, to clarify or resolve issues and problems related to Federal-aid highway projects. Provide input and advice to State and local officials through informed discussions and by reviewing and commenting on project/program documents.
• Review and evaluate project studies and provide expertise on various and complex alternatives and/or modifications. Authorize project agreements which may include reviewing the adequacy of proposed rights-of-way clearances, NEPA, construction plans, agreements for utility and railroad work, consultant agreements.
• Promote technology resource-sharing among Federal and other government agencies to achieve a state-of-the-art highway system.
• Participate and lead select task forces or ad-hoc work groups (e.g., research, management improvement of state engineering practices, value engineering studies, or special technical review committees).
• Participate in and contributes 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 processes.
• Lead teams or participate in oversight activities, such as process reviews, and in-depth documentation reviews of Federal-aid programs; advise on problems and deficiencies, prepare reports and in-depth analysis, coordinate corrective actions, review and evaluate practices, and share innovative practices, procedures and technologies
• Participate in assessing State programs for effectiveness and compliance.

The ideal candidate for this position is a mid-career engineer with experience monitoring statewide 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 to persuade others in meetings, discussions, and through writing.

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Living up to its simple state motto "Hope," Rhode Island offers an inspiring blend of coastal charm, rich history, and big-city opportunity packed into a compact footprint. As The Ocean State, it boasts over 400 miles of breathtaking coastline, world-famous destinations like Newport's Gilded Age mansions, and a celebrated culinary scene.

Located in vibrant downtown Providence, the Rhode Island Division Office provides an exceptional work environment steps away from premier dining and cultural venues, all while benefiting from Boston's Locality Pay Area! While our office is close-knit, you will tackle high-profile, complex infrastructure projects alongside dedicated states partners, making this the perfect place to advance your career while enjoying an unmatched New England lifestyle.

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Find FHWA's Rhode Island Federal-aid Highway Division at 380 Westminster Street in Providence!

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