• UABOS Turkey: Structural and Design Engineer

    KBR (Houston, TX)


    Title:

    UABOS Turkey: Structural and Design Engineer

     

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    Program Summary

    KBR supports the operational needs of U.S. armed forces at Morón Air Base in Spain and several bases in Turkey. Our services ensure smooth operations, allowing Air Force and government personnel to focus on their missions. We provide program management, civil engineering, morale, welfare, and recreation support, among other essential services. Awarded by the Air Force Installation Contracting Center, our contract spans a five-year base period with three one-year options, reflecting our commitment to excellence and operational support.

    Job Summary

    Join our team as a Structural Engineer in Incirlik, Turkey. Where you'll perform engineering and planning activities aligned with U.S. Air Force standards. In this role, you'll deliver essential structural analyses and pathology reports, developing design solutions to rectify deficiencies as part of project objectives. We require exceptional time management skills and a proven track record of maintaining professional customer relationships, ensuring effective communication to update leadership and customers on project status. At KBR, we're committed to solving challenges and driving progress in the engineering field. Join our team and be part of innovative projects where you can make a difference and advance your career.

     

    Roles and Responsibilities

     

    + Database Management: Maintain and update the NexGenIT software database or successor systems.

    + Project Design Management: Provide leadership and design project execution oversight for various contracts, including design, A&E, design-build, IDIQ, MACC, and service contracts.

    + Design Services: Manage design programs for facility and infrastructure projects, ensuring timely completion.

    + Facility Assessment and Maintenance: Provide structural analysis, pathology reports, and design solutions for structural deficiencies. Support CEO Structures Shop as needed.

    + Engineering and Planning: Develop short, medium, and long-term plans for installation complexes, optimizing space utilization.

    + Contracting and Collaboration: Develop contracting packages, oversee project execution, and collaborate with engineers on multi-discipline projects.

    + Coordination and Liaison: Provide engineering support for agency projects, coordinating with entities like AFCEC, USACE, NAVFAC, NATO and DLA.

    + Project Closure: Conduct project acceptance inspections, complete contract closure documents, and ensure submission of as-builts and manuals.

    + Construction Management Liaison: Serve as liaison for projects with AFCEC, USACE, NAVFAC, NATO, DLA or other third-party agencies.

    + Continuous Improvement: Drive service improvement while reducing costs by suggesting enhancements in procedures, technology, and human resources for improved productivity and quality.

    Basic Qualifications

    + U.S. Citizen

    + 3 years of Structural Engineering experience

    + Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university, or approved equivalent

    + Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)

    + Shall have or be able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance

    + Training in Security Engineering UFC 4-010-01, demonstrating proficiency in antiterrorism standards for building design and engineering.

    + English proficiency: Reading Level III, Written Level III, Verbal Level III

    + Class B (passenger vehicle) driver’s license

    + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office & AutoCAD or similar software.

    + DoD installation-level experience

    + 6 years of project engineering experience for major real property facilities

    + 6 years of experience in design and management of capital projects

    + Experience in planning, programming, scoping, and executing multi-discipline facility and infrastructure projects

    + Familiarity with American and Turkish facility design standards

    + Knowledgeable in developing and executing multi-discipline construction projects, evaluating contract schedules, and preparing construction reports.

    + Familiarity with engineering principles, materials, specification writing, USAF contracting procedures, engineering equipment, and surveying essential.

    + Familiarity with construction practices in host nations (HN) preferred.