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TACOM (WVA) Civil Engineer (Contingency)

KBR


Job Location:

South Gate, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 96600 - 144900
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

TACOM (WVA):Civil Engineer (Contingency)

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Program Summary
The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) sustains the Armys mission to develop acquire field and sustain ground combat tactical and support systems throughout their lifecycle. The program focuses on ensuring operational readiness reliability and safety of automotive and ground support equipment critical to Army operations.
Under this contract personnel provide maintenance repair overhaul and sustainment support in accordance with Army technical manuals safety standards and performance requirements.


Job Summary
The Civil Engineer is responsible for planning designing managing and overseeing infrastructure facility and construction projects that support mission requirements at a military installation. This position provides professional engineering expertise for the design construction maintenance repair and modernization of facilities utilities transportation networks and site development projects. Responsibilities include conducting engineering studies and assessments preparing plans specifications and cost estimates managing project execution ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations and coordinating with internal stakeholders contractors and regulatory agencies. The Civil Engineer supports long-range infrastructure planning and delivers engineering solutions that promote safety reliability sustainability and mission readiness.

This position is contingent upon award

Roles and Responsibilities
Plan design and manage civil engineering projects involving facilities infrastructure utilities transportation systems drainage and site development in support of installation and mission requirements.
Prepare and review engineering studies designs plans specifications drawings cost estimates and technical reports to ensure project objectives and regulatory requirements are met.
Serve as project manager for assigned projects coordinating scope budget schedule and resources from project development through construction and closeout.
Conduct site assessments inspections and evaluations to identify infrastructure deficiencies develop corrective actions and recommend engineering solutions.
Provide technical oversight of construction activities ensuring contractor performance quality standards safety requirements and compliance with applicable codes regulations and design specifications.
Coordinate with engineers architects environmental personnel contractors military organizations and regulatory agencies to support project planning and execution.
Review and approve submittals design modifications and technical documentation ensuring accuracy constructability and adherence to engineering standards.
Support long-range facility and infrastructure planning efforts by assessing current and future requirements evaluating project priorities and developing recommendations for capital improvements.
Investigate and resolve complex engineering issues related to facility operations maintenance utilities and infrastructure systems.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering technicians and junior engineering staff while supporting continuous process improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles practices methods and techniques related to the planning design construction maintenance and rehabilitation of facilities and infrastructure systems.
Ability to prepare review and interpret engineering plans specifications cost estimates technical reports and construction documents.
Knowledge of applicable engineering codes standards regulations and industry best practices including construction environmental and safety requirements.
Experience managing or supporting civil engineering and construction projects including scope development scheduling budgeting and quality assurance activities.
Ability to conduct engineering studies site assessments inspections and evaluations and develop practical solutions to complex technical problems.
Skill in using engineering software applications including AutoCAD Civil 3D GIS Microsoft Office Suite and other engineering analysis and project management tools.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with engineers contractors military personnel regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities work independently and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure within a specified timeframe if required.
Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (as required)
U.S. citizenship required

KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

The salary range for this position is $96600 - $144900. Compensation offered will depend on qualifications experience work location and business considerations. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. Additional compensation and benefits may be available based on role eligibility.

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