TACOM (WVA): Project Engineer (Contingency)

KBR•City of Watervliet, NY

8d•$128,800 - $193,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer provides engineering and technical support for maintenance, modernization, and sustainment activities in support of TACOM operations. The engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering-related tasks to ensure projects are completed within scope, schedule, and performance requirements. This role supports process improvements, technical problem resolution, and compliance with applicable standards to maintain equipment in a Fully Mission Capable (FMC) status. This position is contingent upon award.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
Typically 3-5 years of experience in engineering, maintenance, or sustainment support within a DoD, government, or industrial environment
Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical manuals, engineering drawings, and specifications
Experience with project coordination, scheduling, and technical problem-solving
Knowledge of maintenance and sustainment operations, including troubleshooting and repair processes
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to perform work in physically demanding environments
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
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification
Familiarity with configuration management, engineering change processes, and lifecycle sustainment
Experience with Army systems, reporting tools, or maintenance management systems (e.g., GCSS-Army)
Experience supporting government inspections, audits, and compliance programs
Prior government contracting experience

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering projects in support of maintenance, repair, and modernization efforts
Provide technical guidance and engineering support for troubleshooting and resolving complex equipment and system issues
Review and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions
Support development and implementation of engineering solutions to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability
Coordinate with maintenance, production, and logistics personnel to support project execution and operational requirements
Monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely completion in accordance with PWS requirements
Ensure compliance with applicable Army regulations, engineering standards, and quality requirements
Support configuration management and engineering change processes
Prepare technical reports, analyses, and documentation to support project requirements and decision-making
Participate in inspections, audits, and readiness evaluations to ensure compliance with contract and regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) standards