General Engineer–US Army Reserve DPW Support

$70,000-$100,000 .auto-style1 { text-align: center; }

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The Building People, LLC is seeking a General Engineer to support the 81st U.S. Army Reserve Directorate of Public Works (DPW) in Columbia, South Carolina. This position provides an opportunity to support Army Reserve facilities and infrastructure programs that directly contribute to mission readiness.

The successful candidate will work with Army Reserve personnel and multidisciplinary teams to provide engineering, planning, and construction support for real property and infrastructure projects throughout the region.

Position Summary

The General Engineer provides technical and project support across the planning, design, and execution phases of Army Reserve construction and real property projects. The position is well suited for individuals with engineering, construction management, superintendent, or foreman experience who possess a strong understanding of construction methods, project coordination, infrastructure systems, and facilities management.

Candidates with significant construction leadership experience, including Construction Foremen, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Construction Managers, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and engineering support throughout planning, design, and execution phases of Army Reserve construction projects.

Support Asset Development Planning (ADP), Master Planning initiatives, and regional forecasting activities.

Perform civil engineering analysis and provide recommendations for infrastructure projects involving roads, bridges, utilities, water systems, and related facilities.

Support both office-based planning efforts and field-based construction oversight activities.

Conduct field surveys, utility vault evaluations, and drawing verification activities.

Collect and document field data supporting real property and facilities management requirements.

Prepare technical reports and field data collection documentation within required project timelines.

Develop technical drawings, scopes of work, and engineering documentation.

Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders to support successful project execution.

Review plans and construction documents for compliance with Army standards, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and applicable codes.

Support an estimated six infrastructure projects annually.

Prepare design packages and construction oversight reports following task completion requirements.

Perform periodic travel in support of site assessments and project execution activities. Approximately fifteen (15) site visits per year, averaging three (3) days in duration, are anticipated. All travel will be coordinated and approved in advance by the Government COR.

• Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related engineering discipline.

Experience overseeing field construction activities, contractor performance, quality control, and project execution.

Minimum three (3) years of engineering experience.

Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and engineering documents.

Ability to perform field assessments and travel as required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering

Background as a Construction Foreman, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or Construction Manager supporting commercial, industrial, federal, or military construction projects.

Experience supporting Department of Defense or federal facilities programs.

Knowledge of Army regulations, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and military construction processes.

Experience with facilities assessments, real property programs, master planning, or infrastructure management.

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Prior military service or experience supporting military installations.

Security Requirements

Must possess, or be eligible to obtain, a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) clearance in accordance with applicable Army requirements.