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TACOM (WVA): Project Engineer (Contingency)

KBR Inc

  • watervliet, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • $128,800–$193,200 Per Year

Highlights

The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) sustains the Army's mission to develop, acquire, field, and sustain ground combat, tactical, and support systems throughout their lifecycle. The engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering-related tasks to ensure projects are completed within scope, schedule, and performance requirements.

Numbers & Facts

Locationwatervliet, NY
IndustryConstruction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
Salary$128,800–$193,200 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1998
Websitehttps://www.kbr.com/en

Description

Title:

TACOM (WVA): Project Engineer (Contingency)

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Program Summary

The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) sustains the Army's mission to develop, acquire, field, and sustain ground combat, tactical, and support systems throughout their lifecycle. The program focuses on ensuring operational readiness, reliability, and safety of automotive and ground support equipment critical to Army operations.

Under this contract, personnel provide maintenance, repair, overhaul, and sustainment support in accordance with Army technical manuals, safety standards, and performance requirements.

Job Summary

The Project Engineer provides engineering and technical support for maintenance, modernization, and sustainment activities in support of TACOM operations. The engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering-related tasks to ensure projects are completed within scope, schedule, and performance requirements. This role supports process improvements, technical problem resolution, and compliance with applicable standards to maintain equipment in a Fully Mission Capable (FMC) status.

This position is contingent upon award

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering projects in support of maintenance, repair, and modernization efforts
  • Provide technical guidance and engineering support for troubleshooting and resolving complex equipment and system issues
  • Review and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions
  • Support development and implementation of engineering solutions to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability
  • Coordinate with maintenance, production, and logistics personnel to support project execution and operational requirements
  • Monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely completion in accordance with PWS requirements
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Army regulations, engineering standards, and quality requirements
  • Support configuration management and engineering change processes
  • Prepare technical reports, analyses, and documentation to support project requirements and decision-making
  • Participate in inspections, audits, and readiness evaluations to ensure compliance with contract and regulatory requirements
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) standards

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
  • Typically 3-5 years of experience in engineering, maintenance, or sustainment support within a DoD, government, or industrial environment
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical manuals, engineering drawings, and specifications
  • Experience with project coordination, scheduling, and technical problem-solving
  • Knowledge of maintenance and sustainment operations, including troubleshooting and repair processes
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to perform work in physically demanding environments
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (as required)
  • U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience supporting DoD, Army, or TACOM programs
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification
  • Familiarity with configuration management, engineering change processes, and lifecycle sustainment
  • Experience with Army systems, reporting tools, or maintenance management systems (e.g., GCSS-Army)
  • Experience supporting government inspections, audits, and compliance programs
  • Prior government contracting experience

Additional Information

This position will be performed in office, maintenance facilities, depots, and field environments that require a combination of desk-based project work and hands-on system evaluation. Duties may involve travel between work sites in support of implementation activities. Employees may also be required to work shifts, overtime, or weekend support based on mission needs.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

The salary range for this position is $128,800 - $193,200. Compensation offered will depend on qualifications, experience, work location, and business considerations. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. Additional compensation and benefits may be available based on role eligibility.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Company

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.

Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”

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