Civil Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems, one of the world’s largest defense contractors and a Fortune 500 Company, is hiring a Civil/Structural Engineer to help us conceptualize and execute modernization and sustainment of energetic manufacturing processes at Holston Army Ammunition Plant. In this position, you will be supporting the Ordnance Systems, Inc. (OSI) Business at our Kingsport, TN facility. This position will report onsite operating on a standard 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday being a schedule off day.

Job Description:

In this role, you will be responsible for structural and civil engineering technical tasks to support design and construction of multi-million-dollar modernization programs. Your work will include planning, design, analysis, and engineering inputs into the construction and maintenance of chemical plant facilities. You will work on a multi-discipline team with process, mechanical and electrical engineers to evaluate, perform and determine structural and civil engineering needs for large scale construction projects.  You will provide technical oversight and give field support throughout the construction and commissioning process.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform project engineering working in a multi-discipline engineering team to plan, design, construct, and maintain chemical plant facilities including supporting utilities and infrastructure.
• Select construction materials and methods, create engineering estimates, write specifications and scopes of work, create and supervise the preparation of structural and architectural drawings, control cost, and manage work to meet project schedules.
• Perform structural design and analysis for structural steel buildings, reinforced concrete buildings and structures, pipe supports, and foundation systems.
• Conduct inspections of existing facilities such as buildings, tank farms, roads, railroads, pipe bridges, and pipelines to determine the integrity and safety of the structure. Make recommendations concerning any needed modifications.
• Determine root cause of structural or system failures and recommend corrective action.
• Oversee mapping and surveying functions which involve layout of new facilities and maintenance of records of site plans, plant layouts, and above-ground and underground utilities.
• Provide technical oversight during construction including shop drawing review and approval, ensure construction is in accordance with plans, specifications, and good construction practices.
• Consider safety in all aspects of design and construction.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.  We may consider a closely related degree.
• Professional Engineering License in Tennessee or ability to obtain license within 6 months.
• Typically 6+ years experience in industrial design and construction, with an emphasis in structural engineering.
• Proficient knowledge STAAD/RAM, Entercalc, Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point) for efficient production of engineering work.
• Working knowledge of CADD tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as UFC, IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, NFPA and AISC.
• Ability to direct design teams and external design firms, review and approve design packages from equipment suppliers and design firms providing constructability input.
• Capable of creating required engineering documentation using Microsoft Office M365 Suite products including Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Access.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

• Experience in Energetics and related processes and Department of Defense (DoD) projects.
  Skilled in principles of project management.
• Experience in the design and construction of chemical facilities that involve the use of acids and solvents in the production of energetic materials
• Experience with demilitarization, explosives site safety (DDESB), or environmental safety regulations (EPA, TDEC, etc.)
   

Typical Education and Experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience