Sr Structural Engineer

SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION AND MISSION

This position supports U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa (USAG Okinawa), Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Project Management and Portfolio Optimization elements at Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan. DPW provides professional engineering, planning, programming, design, construction, real property, utilities, and related installation support for U.S. Army facilities and mission partners on Okinawa. The contractor team augments DPW in developing and executing Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM), Military Construction (MILCON), Unspecified Minor Military Construction (UMMCA), Government of Japan (GOJ)/Host Nation projects, and other facility and infrastructure requirements.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides senior-level structural engineering leadership and advanced technical analysis for USAG Okinawa's facility and infrastructure portfolio, with particular emphasis on existing facilities, repair and modernization, structural condition assessment, multidisciplinary design review, and resolution of complex technical issues. The position is expected to be broadly capable across facility engineering disciplines while serving as DPW's principal structural subject matter resource within the contractor team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Structural Engineering and Existing Facilities

• Provide senior structural engineering expertise for existing buildings, infrastructure, repairs, alterations, renovations, and new construction.
• Perform or review structural assessments, engineering analyses, calculations, design concepts, and technical recommendations as appropriate to assigned work.
• Evaluate structural condition, deterioration, damage, constructability, repair alternatives, and potential impacts of proposed modifications to existing facilities.
• Provide well-rounded technical judgment across concrete, steel, masonry, foundation, building-envelope, and multidisciplinary facility interfaces, as applicable.

Design Review and Quality Assurance

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, submittals, RFIs, change requests, and other technical deliverables for compliance with UFC, UFGS, U.S. Army/DoD criteria, applicable codes, and relevant host-nation standards.
• Perform independent technical and forensic reviews of complex or disputed engineering issues; document findings, technical basis, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Participate in design charrettes, comment-resolution meetings, construction site visits, inspections, and QA/QC activities; identify noncompliance and recommend resolution.

Project Development and Technical Leadership

• Support development of SRM, MILCON, UMMCA, GOJ/Host Nation, and repair project requirements, scopes, PWSs, technical exhibits, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Provide senior technical input to DPW leadership, project managers, customers, and acquisition teams on structural and multidisciplinary facility issues.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to mid-level engineers and support integration of structural requirements with civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or another qualifying engineering discipline appropriate to structural work is required.
• Master's degree in Engineering or an active Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desired consistent with the contract requirements.
• Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience in engineering design, facility management, construction engineering, or construction project management.
• Demonstrated substantial experience evaluating, designing, reviewing, or supporting structural work on existing facilities is required.
• Experience supporting U.S. DoD installations, USACE, NAVFAC, Army DPW, Air Force Civil Engineering, or comparable federal facility programs is strongly preferred.
• Experience with SRM, MILCON/UMMCA, design review, construction-phase services, and OCONUS/Japan facility work is highly desirable.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced ability to interpret structural drawings, calculations, specifications, technical reports, and field conditions and provide defensible engineering recommendations.
• Working knowledge of UFC, UFGS, applicable U.S. building/structural codes, Army/DoD criteria, and construction quality requirements.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination, problem-solving, written communication, briefing, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technical reviews and priorities independently while meeting Government schedules.
• Japanese-language capability and experience coordinating with GOJ/host-nation organizations are desirable, particularly for work involving existing facilities.

ELIGIBILITY

• Open to qualified Japanese nationals/local residents, U.S. citizens, and other candidates legally eligible to work in Japan, subject to applicable contract, employment, immigration/SOFA, and host-nation requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. military installation access and the background investigation/access credentials required for the position, including Tier 1/NACI/SF85 processing and CAC/NIPR access when required.
• Must comply with Government nondisclosure, information-protection, cybersecurity, and installation access requirements.
• U.S.-based hires must satisfy applicable passport, immigration, and SOFA eligibility requirements for the selected employment arrangement.
• Must meet applicable pre-employment qualifications of CNSP or the authorized staffing employer.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications, experience, employment classification, and applicable local market conditions. For direct CNSP hires, full-time benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid leave, and other company-provided benefits, subject to plan eligibility and change. Candidates employed through an authorized staffing partner will receive compensation and benefits in accordance with that employer's policies and applicable law. Specific compensation, allowances, relocation support, and SOFA-related benefits, if applicable, will be addressed during the hiring process.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Full-time, on-site work at USAG Okinawa DPW, Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan; normal Government work hours are generally 0730-1630 JST, Monday through Friday.
• Work is performed in an office environment and at active facility, infrastructure, and construction sites; periodic exposure to heat, humidity, rain, uneven surfaces, noise, and other normal field conditions is expected.
• Local travel to U.S. Army and other supported military locations on Okinawa may be required for site visits, meetings, inspections, and project coordination.
• The position requires routine interaction with U.S. Government, contractor, and host-nation personnel in a professional, cross-cultural environment.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is a Cherokee Federal company supporting U.S. Government customers with mission-focused professional and technical services. This position supports CNSP's USAG Okinawa DPW Engineering Support Services task order. Recruiting and employment administration may be performed directly by CNSP or through an authorized staffing partner, as appropriate.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

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