TACOM (WVA): General Engineer (Planner) (Contingency)
About The Position
The General Engineer performs engineering analysis, design support, and technical problem-solving in support of TACOM-managed systems and operations. The role supports system development, maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvement to help ensure equipment reliability, safety, and mission readiness. The position is contingent upon contract award. The engineer plans and executes new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for real property facilities involving multiple engineering disciplines. The role serves as project engineer through all phases of assigned work and addresses research studies, design projects, and other broad-scope engineering problems, including work complicated by funding limitations, material availability, and scheduling challenges. The position monitors and manages construction, renovation, improvement, and recurring service projects; prepares construction package documents and project justifications; reviews designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, proposals, and contractor submittals; and coordinates project implementation with contractors, customers, sponsors, and mission personnel. Work covers mechanical, electrical, civil, and industrial engineering considerations, including HVAC, power, site layouts, construction materials, buildings, roads, and utilities. The engineer evaluates feasibility, costs, budgets, compliance, project requirements, and alternatives, and may negotiate bids and change orders, monitor contract compliance, certify progress for payment, and accept operation and maintenance manuals and as-built drawings. The work environment may involve standing, walking, lifting, machinery, tools, fuels, oils, and outdoor conditions. Shifts, overtime, or weekend support may be required based on mission needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as mechanical, electrical, systems, or a related discipline.
- Typically 2–5 years of engineering experience in a technical, military, or industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of engineering principles, analysis, and problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a structured, compliance-driven environment.
- Professional engineering knowledge and skills to coordinate and conduct technical reviews of designs and construction projects.
- Knowledge of concepts, principles, and policies related to the design, layout, and construction of buildings, structures, roads, utilities, and HVAC systems.
- Familiarity with several engineering disciplines to ensure overlapping responsibilities receive appropriate design consideration and project objectives are met.
- Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, as required.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience supporting DoD, Army, or TACOM programs.
- Experience working with tactical or ground vehicle systems.
- Familiarity with Army Technical Manuals (TMs), engineering standards, and lifecycle sustainment processes.
- Experience with system testing, integration, or configuration management.
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status.
- Prior government contracting experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering for new construction, renovation, and improvement projects involving multiple engineering disciplines.
- Serve as project engineer for all phases of assigned work.
- Conduct research studies, design projects, and engineering problem-solving across a broad scope of work.
- Monitor and manage construction, renovation, improvement, and major recurring service projects using mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering knowledge.
- Prepare documents for construction packages and develop project justifications.
- Determine project alternatives, costs, economic considerations, feasibility, need, job requirements, and budgets.
- Review and coordinate the technical adequacy of plans, design analyses, cost estimates, and specifications.
- Provide specification requirements for major projects.
- Analyze project designs and specifications for cost reductions that do not degrade project quality or scope.
- Evaluate proposals and ideas submitted by others.
- Prepare project documents and coordinate with organizations involved in project development; review their data for validity and compliance.
- Research construction methods and materials when adequate technical information is unavailable.
- Review or negotiate contractor bids and detailed proposals, including pricing, during pre-award and award phases.
- Review and approve contract submittals and monitor contract activity for compliance with contract provisions and standards.
- Conduct meetings with contractors, customers, and project sponsors to support adherence to schedules and designs.
- Initiate, estimate, and negotiate change orders.
- Certify the degree of project completion for contractor payment.
- Review and accept operation and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and related deliverables.
- Review technical designs, layouts, plans, specifications, contract modifications, and maintenance plans; implement changes as needed.
- Coordinate timely and efficient implementation of project technical data with mission personnel and follow up on project details.
- Ensure designs account for overlapping responsibilities between engineering disciplines and meet overall project objectives.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Disability benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Flexible work schedule may be available.
- Professional training and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
