Civil Engineer II (NASA/White Sands Test Facility)

Chugach Government Solutions•Las Cruces, NM

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions (CGS) has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. CGS focuses on supporting facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction, and education. They pride themselves on building and fostering a talented team and empowering employees through competitive compensation and benefits, professional growth, and truthful communication. CGS is looking for individuals who want to serve something bigger than themselves, create meaningful value, and work in an environment that respects individual differences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited university program.
Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Design Engineer or Requirements Engineer in the field of civil engineering.
Skill in the use of MS Office products; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Standard/Pro at an intermediate level.
Ability to pass pre-hire background and drug screening as required on the contract.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required level clearance.
U.S. Citizenship.
Valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Registered as a Professional Engineer in the state of New Mexico or the ability to receive reciprocity within the introductory period.
Cross-discipline experience with mechanical and electrical facility projects, building automation and control networks.
Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation, Water GEM, AutoCAD, MS PowerPoint, Blue Beam REVU, Pipe Flow, Trane 3DS, RISA or any calculation software.
Experience working on a government contract or on a government facility.
Experienced civil engineer in water resources and environmental with focus on hydrology, hydraulics, water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and environmental protection.

Responsibilities

Provide civil engineering support in the design, construction, and maintenance for facilities at the NASA Johnson Space Center, White Sands Test Facility (WTSF) site; Las Cruces, NM.
Review project specifications such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, evaluation of field conditions, design changes, & reports.
Manage the civil design process and orchestrate the planning, design, cost estimating, and phased scheduling for projects.
Perform civil design and planning work for new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for a variety of real property facilities.
Prepare primary deliverables including scopes of work, specifications documents, and cost estimates for future projects.
Perform design and calculations that may include underground utilities, drainage structures, roadways, parking areas, retaining walls, foundations & slabs; structural design (concrete, steel, timber); and architectural design (interior wall systems, insulation systems, ceiling, flooring, interior/exterior coatings, roofing systems; analysis and structural modifications to existing systems).
Utilize professional knowledge of civil theory, standard engineering theory and techniques, and local regulations to perform requirements, determinations, technical assistance, and conventional design work.
Support civil projects during construction, including coordinating answers to Requests for Information, Change Orders, and solving problems that arise in the field.
Observe and provide support to participants on design review committees and processes.
Engage engineering support personnel for CADD and GIS support during project development.
Serve as civil engineer-of-record for design documents and reports.
Prepare and present informal and formal presentations to customers and management.
Support and participate in the company safety program.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Ensure the highest standards are achieved and maintained in terms of safety, environmental performance, quality, and efficiency and make recommendations for improvement when necessary.
Keep up-to-date and knowledgeable of applicable industry regulations and compliance requirements.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including the ability to make presentations to senior team and client management.
Effectively coordinate numerous projects simultaneously.
Adhere to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.
Comply with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.
Work well under pressure and deadlines.
Provide occasional engineering support in the field under all environmental conditions.