Interdisciplinary Engineer

Overview

Interdisciplinary Engineer (USCG) at UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies.

Location:

USCG CEU Juneau, Juneau, AK. Provides civil engineering services to United States Coast Guard (USCG) Civil Engineering Unit (CEU) Juneau and supports projects throughout the 17th Coast Guard District (D17) area of responsibility (AOR). Services include independent technical reviews, project scope development, field investigation, planning, specifications, drawings, cost estimating, problem and conflict resolution, scheduling and design production, and facility condition assessments.

• Provide civil engineering services for CEU Juneau in support of projects on the Advanced Acquisition Plan and other inserted projects.
• Provide civil engineering troubleshooting and/or consultations, offering technical and project guidance to CEU Juneau Project Managers.
• Conduct comprehensive technical reviews of professional studies, reports and analyses.
• Collaborate with managers, engineers/architects, construction project managers, legal staff, contract specialists, and contractor personnel to resolve unique and/or complex engineering problems and disputes.
• Provide technical reviews and review comments for project designs, including Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build efforts.
• Prepare technical responses for A/E and contractor RFIs and coordinate with the CEU Juneau Project Manager in developing Scopes of Work for required contract modifications.
• Provide facility condition assessments and evaluations throughout D17.
• Travel may be required to meet with CEU Juneau staff and review contract performance, and occasional travel to operational & construction sites in the D17 AOR (Alaska Maritime Region).

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in the civil, mechanical, or structural engineering field and a BA/BS degree in a related field. 10 years of experience and MA/MS degree in a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated mastery of civil engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
• Experience in National Codes and Mechanical Engineering sub-disciplines (including heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, fuel systems, tanks, pumps, piping, steam, and minor structural elements) is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or other industry-standard professional license related to the position is highly desirable.
• Experience with design work for conditions in the D17 AOR (high seismic, high-wind and coastal maritime climate conditions), AutoCAD drafting skills, and developing/reviewing technical packages for Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build and performance specifications is highly desirable.
• Preferred mechanical or electrical engineering background with at least five (5+) years of facility repair and restoration experience and strong AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil3D experience.

The work is primarily sedentary and performed in a normal office environment. The contractor may be exposed to field-work risks, including adverse weather, travel by small aircraft, climbing ladders, crawling under buildings, etc.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods

• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. US Citizenship is a requirement for Public Trust clearance at this location.