Energy Optimization Engineer

STI Federal; Eielson Air Force Base (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chippewa Government Solutions LLC, a STI Federal company, seeks an Energy Optimization Engineer to contribute to design, evaluation, and enhancement of DoD facilities and infrastructure for U.S. military operations.

You will coordinate with engineering, contracting, and government stakeholders to ensure mission alignment. The role emphasizes analyzing facility performance, developing improvements, and supporting construction activities while managing scope, schedule, and budget to meet quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting U.S. military or DoD facilities.
• Experience in design, facility optimization, and construction-related engineering.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to assess, design, and improve DoD facilities and infrastructure.
• Support construction activities with technical expertise, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with contracting, finance, engineering teams, contractors, and government stakeholders.
• Manage and track milestones, deliverables, risks, and quality across multidisciplinary efforts.
• Provide clear documentation and reporting to support decision making and project alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Design skills

Construction knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Chippewa Government Solutions LLC, a Sault Tribe Inc. (“STI Federal”) company, is searching for a dynamic and skilled Energy Optimization Engineer to be a key part of our expanding team!

Who We Are & What We Do…

At STI Federal, we drive growth through strategic government contracting, fulfilling our mission to support the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Our company reinvests 100% of its profits into tribal businesses or community programs, enhancing the well-being of over 52,000 tribal citizens. Our work empowers federal agencies and strengthens some of the nation’s most critical initiatives, while fostering opportunities for skilled professionals to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do…

As an Optimization Engineer, you will contribute to the design, evaluation, and enhancement of facilities and infrastructure supporting U.S. military and DoD operations. You will work cross ‑ functionally with engineering teams, contracting, finance, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet mission objectives and align with federal requirements. Your responsibilities include analyzing facility performance, developing design improvements, supporting construction activities, and coordinating across disciplines to optimize project scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

Key Responsibilities & Expected Outcomes

• Apply engineering principles to assess, design, and improve DoD ‑ related facilities and infrastructure systems.
• Support construction activities with technical expertise, ensuring compliance with federal and military standards.
• Collaborate effectively with contracting, finance, engineering teams, contractors, and government stakeholders to drive project success.
• Manage and track project milestones, deliverables, risks, and quality standards across multidisciplinary efforts.
• Recommend structural, mechanical, electrical, or architectural optimizations based on mission needs and facility evaluations.
• Provide clear documentation, reporting, and communication to support decision ‑ making and project alignment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities For Success

• Demonstrates a dedication to upholding and enhancing STI Federal’s core values.
• Excels in a collaborative team environment, fostering positive relationships and contributing to shared goals with professionalism and mutual respect.
• Strong analytical, design, and construction ‑ related skill set.
• Demonstrated capability to proactively manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality performance.
• Excellent communication, problem ‑ solving , and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse technical and operational groups.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a technical discipline such as Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, or Architecture.
• Experience:
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience supporting U.S. military or DoD facilities.
• Proven experience in design, facility optimization, and construction ‑ related engineering activities.
• Demonstrated success working across multiple organizational functions, including contracting, engineering, finance, and external stakeholders.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance, if required for the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Advanced degree in a related engineering discipline.
• Experience: Prior experience with structural facility requirements or facility performance optimization.
• Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) registration (desirable but not required).

Work Environment

• Environment: Work will be performed in a climatecontrolled office

Employment opportunities are contingent upon the company receiving the contract award and obtaining any required funding and approvals. Qualified candidates may be contacted and evaluated in advance of a final award decision.

STI Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, disability, ethnicity/race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Native American preference applies when candidates meet qualifications equally.

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