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General Characteristics
General Characteristics
  • Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
  • Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.  
  • May act in responsible charge of projects. 
  • Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. 
  • Applies leadership and teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.
Technical Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities
  • Designs a complete project, system, component, or process.
  • Prepares complete plans, specifications, and other project documents.
  • Designs and conducts investigations.
  • Analyzes and interprets test data.
Program, Project, and Task Management
Program, Project, and Task Management
  • Assigns tasks to and directs other technical and non-technical staff.
  • Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.  
  • Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
  • Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.
Management, Supervision, and Guidance
Management, Supervision, and Guidance
  • Receives general direction on key objectives.  
  • Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
  • Assists with mentored experience to direct reports and junior staff through providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
  • Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.
Communication, Teamwork & Leadership
Communication, Teamwork & Leadership
  • Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Demonstrates empathy and critical listening skills.
Typical Titles
Typical Titles

Civil Engineer, Associate Engineer, Project Engineer, Resident Engineer, Assistant Professor

Experience
Experience
4+ years
Education
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-EAC-accredited program
  • Master’s degree or equivalent.  
  • Engaged in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
  • Doctorate for faculty.
Licensure and Certification
Licensure and Certification

Professional Engineer, Professional Certification

Professional Activities
Professional Activities
  • Member of professional practice organization. 
  • Chair of local program or committee.
Community Activities
Community Activities

Organizes and leads community service programs.

Equivalent Federal General Schedule
Equivalent Federal General Schedule
GS-11
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