Fuels​/POL Technical Specialist & Engineer

BB&E is an employee-owned, full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

BB&E is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented Fuels/POL Technical Specialist & Engineer to join our team in support of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Strategic Design and Construction Branch (AFCEC/CFSD) located at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)-Lackland, TX. In this role, you will provide critical technical support, design and submittal review, and construction oversight insight for Department of Defense (DoD) petroleum, oil, and lubricant (POL) infrastructure, primarily supporting Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy capitalized systems.

This position is a remote support position.

• Provide technical engineering and Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for DLA Energy capitalized fuel infrastructure, including storage tanks, hydrant systems, pump houses, and pipeline distribution systems.
• Conduct comprehensive design reviews, constructability evaluations, and maintainability assessments of A/E design packages, making recommendations for corrective action or government approval.
• Perform technical reviews of Requests for Information (RFIs), potential scope changes, differing site conditions, and contractor change requests.
• Provide technical reviews and evaluations of A/E and construction submittals (materials, testing procedures, welding certifications, hydrostatic testing, and commissioning plans).
• Provide expert analysis and advice to Government Project Managers and stakeholders regarding A/E and construction contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with DoD, service, and industry standards (e.g., designs, work plans, work classification, schedules, cost estimates, contractor approach/methods, and activity productivity).
• Coordinate project requirements across key stakeholders, including personnel from base-level Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), Fuels Management Flights (POL), DLA-Energy, Air Force Petroleum Agency (AFPET), and regulatory entities.
• Provide technical inputs to support government project documentation, statements of work (SOWs), Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), AF Forms 332, and DD Forms 1354 for real property capitalization.
• Develop and present technical presentations, visual media, and/or training related to mission areas.
• Travel to various Air Force bases and military installations on temporary duty (TDY) for site visits, project reviews, and field surveillance, with infrequent trips to HQ AFCEC for in-person meetings

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI (SF-85) for a Position of Trust and a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) is required.
• Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Knowledge:
  • Demonstrated familiarity with DoD Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant (POL) infrastructure, including bulk fuel storage tanks, pipeline distribution, pump houses, filtration, and airfield hydrant systems (Types III, IV, or V).
  • Working knowledge of applicable military and industry standards, such as UFC 3-460-01 (Design of Petroleum Fuel Facilities), UFC 3-460-03 (O&M: Maintenance of Petroleum Systems), API standards (653, 570, 510), Steel Tank Institute (STI SP001), and NACE/AMPP corrosion standards.
  • Familiarity with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) or base-level Air Force Civil Engineer Squadron / Logistics Readiness Squadron (POL) operations is highly desirable.
• Strong…