Principal Civil Engineer

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BAE Systems, a Top Ten Prime Contractor to the Department of Defense, is hiring a well‑rounded Civil Engineer to help us conceptualize, execute, and commission modernization and new construction projects at Holston Army Ammunition Plant. In this position, you will be supporting the Ordnance Systems, Inc. (OSI) Business at our Kingsport, TN facility. This position will work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and our hybrid approach provides plenty of on‑site collaboration and support for new staff onboarding as well as the flexibility for working remotely some days.

• Perform project engineering working in a multi‑discipline engineering team to plan, design, construct, and maintain chemical plant facilities, including supporting utilities and infrastructure.
• Select construction materials and methods, create engineering estimates, write specifications and scopes of work, create and supervise the preparation of civil drawings, control cost, and manage work to meet project schedules.
• Inspect tank farms, roads, railroads and underground pipelines to determine the integrity and safety of the structure, and make recommendations concerning any needed modifications.
• Oversee mapping and surveying functions which involve layout of new facilities and maintenance of records of site plans, plant layouts, including underground utilities.
• Design and install water distribution systems, sanitary and industrial sewer systems, stormwater infrastructure, road alignment and profiling, grading, and site layout.
• Provide technical oversight during construction, including shop drawing review and approval, and ensure construction is in accordance with plans, specifications and good construction practices.
• Consider safety in all aspects of design and construction.
• Prepare Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) in conformance with TDEC requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and typically 6+ years of experience.
• Professional Engineering License in Tennessee or ability to obtain license within 6‑12 months.
• Working knowledge of CADD tools such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of Water
  
  CAD, RUSLE2, Hydroflow Express, Hydroflow Hydrographs, and Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Analysis.
• Working knowledge of Low Impact Development Guidelines.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as UFC, IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, NFPA, AISC, TDEC Erosion Prevention Sediment Control Measures, AWWA, TDOT, and AASHTO.
• Ability to direct design teams and external design firms, review and approve design packages from equipment suppliers and design firms providing constructability input as it relates to the civil aspect.
• Capable of creating required engineering documentation using Microsoft Office M365 Suite products including Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Access.

• Familiarity with Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).
• Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Level II EPSC Certification.
• Education or certifications in Environmental compliance.
• Skilled in principles of project management.
• Experience in the design and construction of chemical facilities that involve the use of acids and solvents in the production of energetic materials.

Full‑Time Salary Range: $94,728 — $161,038.

Please note:

This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well‑being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks…