The Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration is looking for 12 graduating bachelor’s or master’s Civil Engineer’s students.
Entry level positions are typically only posted a couple times each year. For questions or information about the application process with the federal government, please have students/faculty contact David Mraz (FHWA) <david.mraz@dot.gov or Andrew Heuerman (FHWA) andrew.heuerman@dot.gov.
Perks of the Federal government:
40 hours per week (typical) – overtime is paid
~2-weeks paid sick leave per year with continually accruing sick leave
~160 hours paid annual leave w/240 hours allowable carrier over each year (increases at 10 year intervals)
Competitive Pay
Entry salary upon completion of PDP is typically GS-11
GS-11 varies across US but starts around ($66,214/year for “Rest of US”)
Growth Potential
GS-15 growth potential over your career for Civil Engineers
GS-15 (Step 1- Rest of US - $131,178) (Step 10 – Rest of US - $170,532)
Pension and Retirement (Federal Employees get a pension based on time in service and earnings plus matching on your 401k)
Find out more at OPM.gov
More details at: https://www.OPM.gov