Sustainment Project Engineer

Description

Jaxon is looking for a Sustainment Project Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

Jaxon is the leading full-service provider of High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) services worldwide, delivering world-class engineering, testing, construction, and sustainment services. Jaxon offers an outstanding benefits package, competitive pay, and a culture that is unmatched. We collaborate and thrive on our core value of ownership. In both success and failure, we push to get better individually and as a team.

Salary: $85,000-$95,000 plus per diems while traveling

Schedule: Full-Time

Travel Requirement:  While this role is primarily a position located in Colorado Springs, a Sustainment Project Engineer should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel expenses are paid by the company. 

Security Clearance Requirement:  This role requires the ability and willingness to obtain a Department of Defense Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance. 

Benefits:

• Life insurance at 2.5 times annual base salary provided
• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Short- and long-term disability insurance provided
• PTO and paid holidays 
• 401(k) match (up to 4% of salary)

The Jaxon Experience:

• Jaxon Kitchen Fridays, our end-of-week tradition where the team gathers for good food, good company, and a chance to unwind the work week together.  
• Annual Golf Tournament that brings out everyone’s competitive spirit; pros, rookies, and “I’m just here for the cart snacks” people alike.  
• A Christmas event like no other, legendary for a reason; traditions, surprises and the kind of magic only Jaxon can pull off. AND a Kids’ Christmas Celebration that brings out the joy, the crafts, and the wide-eyed wonder of the season. 
• Super Bowl Party because friendly rivalry, good food, and loud cheering are practically part of our job description. And of course, the day after the super bowl is a company paid holiday, because we believe in recovery, rest, and reliving the best plays and commercials.   

All the good times we talk about are here to build connection, not obligations. Participation is always optional, because ownership includes owning your time and your comfort level. Nothing in this section is meant to create a contractual benefit, just a glimpse into the way we show up for each other and make Jaxon more than a place to work!

Primary Duties:

• Produces accurate and complete schedules for all active and anticipated projects
• Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements
• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards
• Coordinates with customers to communicate project status and minimize scope creep
• Reviews and delivers all project submittals
• Develop/maintain project logs & trackers such as procurement, customer deliverables, RFI’s and change management
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

Requirements

Required Job Qualifications:

• Understanding of and proficiency with plan reading, specifications, statements of work or request for proposals
• Experience coordinating project teams and schedules
• Proficient with MS Office suite and MS Project
• Willingness to be coached and learn new skills in a growing industry

Desired Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or two years of experience as a project engineer or similar role in a specifically related field such as Commercial/Industrial Construction, DoD contracting, EMP protection or Manufacturing.   

Who We’re Looking For: 

• You’re someone who brings solid project engineering know-how and attention to detail to every part of the job. Managing documents, keeping projects on task, and staying on top of customer requests come naturally to you.
• You lead with calm, clear communication and a problem-solving mindset. Whether you’re coordinating with different teams or handling an unexpected situation, people know they can rely on you.
• You’re organized, thorough, and comfortable managing sensitive information. You keep accurate records, handle RFIs confidently, and ensure deliverables are completed punctually and excellently.
• You’re proactive about identifying customer needs.
• You adapt easily when priorities shift. You keep things moving without losing sight of compliance or quality.

Must have the ability or willingness to do the following: 

• Obtain United States passport 
• Use grinders, chop saws, drills, plasma cutters and both scissor lift & variable-reach forklifts 
• Ability to bend over, kneel and crouch for long periods of time, & able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Application Deadline: Rolling – open until filled; candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on project needs and operational requirements. This description does not cover every task or expectation associated with the role.

Jaxon does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or military status.