Project Engineer

BB&E is an employee-owned, full-service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering, and Program/Project Management Services to the Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our team, supporting the United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa (U-A) Det 4 Civil Engineering Division (Det 4/CE) team onsite at Ramstein Air Base (AB), Germany.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide weekly updates in the Det 4/CE Branch SharePoint trackers.
• Verify and update monthly information on USAFE SharePoint Sites.
• Complete daily acceptance, assigning and tracking of taskers’ progress in the Task Management Tool (TMT).
• Complete real time updates and/or weekly review for project milestones in NexGen IT & future Project Management (PM) systems.
• Complete monthly data quality review/corrections in NexGen IT and future replacement PM software systems.
• Create and coordinate Design Instructions for assigned projects.
• Create and coordinate Authority to Advertise/Award Requests for assigned projects.
• Coordinate Congressional notification packages for assigned projects and be submitted through the AFIMSC/Det 4 chain of command.
• Utilize and apply computer software including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Current Version of Autodesk AutoCAD, etc. to provide analysis, formatting, and automation to administrative, engineering, and construction-based workbooks/applications using Excel.
• Maintain and create SharePoint content with emphasis on the ability to interface with other SharePoint sites, data, Excel applications. Create intuitive user graphical interfaces for both internal and public users
• Provide Monthly Line-Item Review PowerPoint charts for assigned projects to corresponding Geographical Separated Units and USAFE A4 for their review.
• Provide updates to Senior Advisory Group/Senior Executive Review Group assigned charts as required.
• Perform comprehensive technical compliance reviews of Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and design criteria.
• Perform an analysis of compliance with program approval documents and applicable program approval thresholds.
• Provide technical analysis of comments to assigned projects following participation in comment resolution meeting and root cause analysis for any acquisition failures back to the design agent, United States Army Corps of Engineers or Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, for each assigned project.
• Participate in Planning Charrettes and review of Planning Charrette Reports to include coordination with stakeholders and comment resolution.
• Develop DD1391 Processor System Programming Packages, to include coordination with stakeholders and comment resolution.
• Develop Design all aspects of MILCON RFP Packages to include coordination with stakeholders and comment resolution.
• Develop Closeout Documents including equipment, real property (DD Form 1354 Transfer and Acceptance of DoD Real Property) and financial reports.
• Utilize design/construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and contracting procedures relevant to executing assigned contracts/projects pertaining to federal design and construction contracts.
• Apply a wide range of engineering or architectural theories, concepts, principles, practices, techniques, and methods to apply advanced concepts and principles to building design, construction processes, and project management.
• Apply commercial/industrial sustainable design and development project/program experience during the planning charrette and design process.
• Apply knowledge of facility and building systems- roofing, building envelope, interior construction, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, building automation, etc. during the planning charrette and design process.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and an Active DoD Security clearance is required
• Residency requirements: Subject to a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) or have a German residence permit at time of application
• Knowledge and Competencies
• Must have knowledge of Civil Engineering concepts, principles and practices and familiarity with other engineering disciplines and architecture to perform routine projects with complete responsibility, portions of large complex projects.
• Must have knowledge of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices and techniques, materials and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state and local codes and regulations; standard contracting regulations, practices and procedures.
• Federal design and construction contract experience.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines autonomously.

Experience & Education

• Experience: Minimum eight (8) years of experience required; Department of Defense (DoD), Military Construction (MILCON), or comparable Programs/Projects experience is required.
• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET - accredited university is required.
• Licenses, Certifications: Professional Engineer preferred, but not necessary.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment will vary based on the position, assigned duties, and work location. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Use computers, telephones, and other office equipment
• Move throughout offices, facilities, and project sites
• Reach, grasp, handle equipment, and operate controls
• Communicate effectively and review documents, equipment, and site conditions
• Lift and carry materials or equipment weighing 10-50 pounds, when required by the assignment
• Stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally climb, kneel, or crouch
• Navigate uneven or rough terrain, when required
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Occasionally enter confined spaces or work at heights, when required
• Wear required personal protective equipment
• Work in environments that may include noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, construction activity, or other site-specific conditions

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Required are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Benefits

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan - BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer-provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Homeownership Benefits
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

BB&E is an Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.