Structural Engineer

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Program Summary

The KBR UABOS Program provides comprehensive BASE OPERATING SUPPORT – INSTALLATION (BOS-I) services at Moron Air Base in Spain. These services are delivered to support the 39th Air Base Wing, mission partners, and tenant units, encompassing a diverse range of personnel including transient, temporary duty (TDY), permanent party, and rotational personnel.  The program ensures the seamless functioning of operations, maintenance, and support activities essential for the sustained mission readiness and operational effectiveness of UABOS and its associated units. 

Job Summary

The UABOS Spain Structural Engineer performs engineering and planning activities to align with project requirements in adherence to U.S. Air Force standards. Assumes the role of Installation Structural Engineer, delivering essential structural analyses and pathology reports as needed. Develops design solutions to address and rectify structural deficiencies as part of the overall project objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage and update the NexGenIT software database or any successor IT system or platform.
• Provide project management for the execution of various contracts, including construction contracts, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts, simplified acquisition of base engineer requirements, multiple award construction contracts (MACC), and service contracts to meet facility requirements.
• Manage the base roofing program in accordance with AFI 32-1051, Roof Systems Management.
• Conduct periodic facility assessment visits, plan maintenance and repair requirements, and provide structural analysis and pathology reports. Design solutions to repair and/or mitigate structural deficiencies. Support CEO Structures Shop as required.
• Perform engineering and planning, including the development, maintenance, and delivery of short, medium, and long-term planning for installation complexes. Optimize space utilization in future.
• Develop contracting packages and oversee the execution of U.S. funded project requirements and maintenance sub-contracts. Collaborate with other engineers for multi-discipline projects.
• Support the development and maintenance of required Activity Management Plans (AMPs) and the Base Comprehensive Activity Management Plan (BCAMP). Plan and program infrastructure studies in accordance with relevant AFIs and MAJCOM guidance.
• Assist AFCEC and the Operations Flight with facility and infrastructure team assessments. Ensure proper identification and validation of requirements and adjust and validate pre-existing life cycle requirements.
• Provide design services for facility and infrastructure construction and renovation projects. Manage a design program for in-house, Architectural and Engineering (A&E), and/or third-party designs. Complete projects within established timeframes.
• Provide engineering support for the review and coordination of other agency projects, including but not limited to United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
• Conduct project acceptance inspections, complete contract closure documents, and ensure the submission of as-builts and manuals.
• Act as a construction management liaison for projects handled by USACE, NATO, Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC), or other third-party agencies.
• Continuously seek to improve service to the customer at reduced cost. Make suggestions related to improved procedures, methods, technology, tools and equipment, and human resources to achieve improved productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)

• Minimum six (6) years of project engineering experience for major real property facilities. Shall have three years’ experience in structural engineering. Shall be trained in security engineering. Shall have DoD installation-level working experience.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university, or approved equivalent.
• Must have English Reading Level III, Written Level III, Verbal Level III,
• Must have advanced computer skills.
• The physical requirement of the position includes light lifting of up to 30 kilograms, for heavy lifting up to 50 kilograms, heavier items proper handling equipment is utilized.  Moderate exposure to skill includes dust, wide temperature range, noise, vibrations, fumes, harsh chemicals, odors, pollens and grasses, grease, machinery and moving parts, sitting and driving for long periods, bending, stooping, on knees, both indoors and outdoors, and inclement weather, with occasional exposure to hazardous work conditions.

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)

• Exceptional time management skills; organized and prioritized high volume of work to ensure maximum quality and service. Must be able to manage and work well with others.
• Maintain professional customer relationships, communicating complex information to update assigned leadership and customers on project status.
• Ability to communicate in native language.
• Spanish Class ‘B’ driver’s license.
• Must have excellent Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and computer skills. Comfortable planning, programming, scoping, and executing multi-discipline facility and infrastructure projects.
• Six years’ experience in the design and management of capital projects.
• Familiarity with the American and Spanish facility design standards.
• Knowledge to develop and execute construction multi-discipline projects, evaluate contract schedules, and prepare construction reports. Have knowledge of engineering principles, materials, specification writing, USAF contracting procedures, engineering equipment, and surveying. Shall be familiar with construction practices in HN.