Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Job Title: Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O - Engineering

Function/Branch: Engineering/NHTF

Directorate: Modernization

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: L08 (QA0807)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $94,500 - $135,200 / year

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Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering, supporting TOS II, at Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Tullahoma, TN. The Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering, will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. The individual hired for this position will be responsible for leading all Electrical design, implementation, and commissioning engineering activities associated with the implementation of a new test facility at Arnold AFB.

Open to internal and external candidates

Job Summary

The project engineer provides front line leadership for the electrical engineers on the design engineering team in support of design and construction activities. The position requires the application of technical and project knowledge to make decisions in the technical functional area.

The purpose of this position is to plan and perform work requiring sound technical judgment in the evaluation, organization, and execution of project engineering assignments. This role has the responsibility to perform the essential job duties and functions as listed below with the overall objective of managing and/or coordinating project activities that follow the contract and ensure the safety, quality, value, and timeliness of the completed project. Performing assigned general duties of limited scope and level of responsibility, this position is designed to develop broader project management knowledge and experience.

This position has the responsibility and accountability for the performance of the project Electrical design engineering team. This includes the successful execution of design activities in support of completing design and design changes during construction. It also includes responsibility for the development and enforcement of engineering budget, schedule, and quality.

Job Duties:

Perform basic project engineering functions involving monitoring of progress, preparation of procedures, documentation of communications and meetings, and identification/evaluation of project issues and problems.
• Coordinate efforts of technical disciplines, vendors and licensors to ensure integrated and complete designs that meet project requirements and contractual obligations.
• Review project staffing requirements and coordinate staffing with supporting functional organization managers and/or subcontractors.
• Support creation and coordination of overall project plans and schedules, and monitoring activities, progress, and milestones against the plans
• Support creation and coordination of project effort hours, and cost estimates and budgets, and monitor progress and cost performance against these.
• Responsible for the preparation, delivery and coordination of project deliverables, design documents, and bid packages.
• General
  • Lead development of technical area designs in support of the overall facility design
  • Develop engineering specifications for the design and/or fabrication of engineered equipment.
  • Plan and ensure requisition of materials.
  • Ensure that designs meet requirements across self-performed and subcontracted design efforts.
  • Provide inputs for development of cost and schedule for execution of assigned scope.
  • Develop design change packages initiated from construction requests for information.
  • Provide updates to project, engineering, and construction management teams.
• Quality
  • Ensure the quality of engineering generated documents (drawings, specs, calcs)
  • Perform self-assessments withing assigned technical functional area.
  • Review and address trends coming from audits.
• Software
  • Perform or assign the review, verification and validation of new or updated software.
• Training
  • Ensure that team members are properly trained and qualified to perform design work and assign activities accordingly.
  • Develop talent in each assigned discipline area to their desired career outcomes and assign activities accordingly.
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Accredited four (4) year degree or equivalent in electrical engineering field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience.
• Current U. S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) industry including the performance of functional tasks on projects with a well-developed understanding of procedures and interfaces.
• Experience participating in risk assessments initiatives.
• Previous successful performance in a project engineering position
• Ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships while meeting the company's needs.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, willingness to take on new work challenges; adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, accountability, and adaptability skills.
• Ability to set and maintain high standards of performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks.
• Customer focused with ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships while meeting the company's needs.
• Proactive reporting of progress and accomplishments of assignments and apply necessary follow-up to monitor progress and results of project tasks and assignments.
• Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions.
• Technical and business writing skills
• Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, email, spreadsheets, electronic presentations, and project management tools.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule.

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC's rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC's Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC's capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

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