Mechanical Engineer

Title:

KBR is hiring a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join a high-performance team and provide support to the Civil Engineer Squadron at Buckley Space Force Base.  You will work with professionals and provide mechanical engineering subject matter expertise to support Facility, Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (FSRM) projects.  Projects include HVAC repair, generator replacements and new construction.

This work is in Aurora, Colorado.  Most work is unsupervised and requires the candidate to work independently to meet government timelines. 

Applicants MUST possess an active Secret clearance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performing O&M engineering involving maintenance, repair, upgrade, and operation of mechanical equipment and systems to infrastructure facilities, including utility systems, at a military installation utilizing a professional knowledge of mechanical engineering. 
• Determine where major failure problems or instabilities exist and how to correct them.
• Redesign systems, or any part of a system, as necessary; prescribe changes in materials and practices used; and develop new calibration procedures.
• Determine short and long range requirements for replacement of existing complex and major mechanical systems, equipment, etc.
• Serve as a consultant on all mechanical engineering aspects of projects and provide mechanical engineering support to trades and crafts shops.
• Provide technical knowledge and expertise in mechanical engineering to assist with project and construction management and perform reviews of completed projects to ensure compliance with funding requirements and optimal use of resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• An active Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering and design.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to a broad range of atypical or highly difficult facilities engineering assignments.
• Extensive knowledge with engineering disciplines as well as other related areas/functions.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering research and developmental activities and technologies and advances in order to incorporate them into atypical or highly difficult assignments.
• Broad knowledge of state and local jurisdiction over the use of land and natural resources, the construction of facilities and utilities, and the distribution of utilities services.
• Ability to adapt precedents or make significant departures from previous approaches to similar projects in order to provide for specialized requirements of some projects.
• Ability to plan and monitor large and complex facilities engineering projects requiring searching out and development of new or greatly modified methods and approaches so as to assure applicable objectives, standards, and requirements are met.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills especially in team building and customer relationships.
• Comfortable interacting with the customer's higher management to determine customer needs, technical direction, and strategy.
• Proficient with MS Office.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Engineering license to practice engineering in any state.
• Experience with federal, state, and local codes concerning health, safety, and the environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD policies and procedures to include contracting and funding.

Work Environment:

• Location: Buckley SFB, CO
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

$90,000 - $106,000

This range is for Colorado only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

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.