General Engineer; NH-AEDC​/TSDCN

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time General Engineer (NH-03-0801) to work at the AFMC AFTC AEDC TSDCN at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. In this position you will serve as a senior project manager for Improvement and Modernization (I&M), Maintenance & Repair and Minor Construction (M&R, MC), and Military Construction (MILCON) projects.

You will be responsible for leading a cross-functional support team of engineers/architects/technicians from a variety of disciplines and technical staff to execute routine, as well as larger, more complex, multi-year, multi-phase projects.

This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Knowledge of a broad range of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, techniques, and methods in building design and construction process, and an extensive familiarity with engineering disciplines; knowledge of aesthetic and functional design techniques; preparation of preliminary drawings, sketches, and construction drawings; and a broad range of architectural and construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.

Ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of planning, designing, and executing civil projects, including site work, roadways, utilities, and buildings.

Ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of leading multi-discipline teams, both contractor and government during all phases of project/program management.

Ideal candidate will have at least 5-years of increasing responsibility of briefing local and external leadership, both contractor and government regarding project/program status.

Provides complete facility planning and programming for assigned projects by establishing facility and infrastructure requirements critical for mission accomplishment; proposing the most effective and economical means of satisfying those requirements; identifying the year in which they will be required; and acquiring both the authority and resources necessary to meet facility requirements identified by the planning process.

Evaluates, recommends for approval clients’ requests/proposals for new construction, renovation, and improvements of real property facilities and infrastructure including utility systems.

Utilizes knowledge of professional engineering to evaluate existing assets and determine the most economical and effective means of satisfying facility needs. Conducts site/facility surveys to gather and assess preliminary information; applies and/or adapts standard professional engineering theories and practices to evaluate the engineering soundness of programs/projects; conducts studies and economic analyses to determine the feasibility of renovation or modification versus new construction.

Creates programming documents such as data forms, funding forms, formal presentation drawings, and other supporting documents to submit requirements and justification to Congress and/or higher headquarters for approval of military construction projects funding.

Provides construction management and/or operations and maintenance (O&M) support to meet time deadlines, costs limitations, and inspection requirements. Continuously tracks, justifies, and adjusts programming to account for unforeseen setbacks; resolves funding and/or scheduling conflicts.

Works with organizational managers and budget personnel to obtain and verify information used to justify and gain Congressional funding approval for proposed facility programs/projects. Determines the validity, feasibility, achieve-ability, and efficiency of proposed projects based on constraints related to scheduling, cost, manpower, etc. Develops programming documents for Air Staff approval and/or Congressional notification. Uses effective communication skills and builds good working relationships.

Coordinates projects with other engineers in a variety of disciplines, architects, and planners as well as contracting officers, tenant organization…