Facilities Civil Engineer

Cherokee Federal; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Strategic Solutions, LLC (CSS) seeks a Civil Engineer to support the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron at Schriever Space Force Base. The engineer will provide planning, design, cost estimating, field investigations, and construction-support services for facilities, infrastructure, utilities, renovations, and new construction.

You will develop design calculations, review submittals, prepare Statements of Work, and assist with budgeting and long-range infrastructure planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least five years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• Familiarity with architectural, electrical, mechanical, and structural disciplines.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering and construction standards, contracting regulations, health and safety requirements, and environmental laws.
• Experience with program planning, budgeting cycles, cost estimating, and financial-control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planning and design support for new construction, renovation, improvement, utility, and real-property facility projects.
• Develop, review, and provide technical recommendations on design calculations, cost estimates, schedules, specifications, drawings, and Statements of Work.
• Support substantial and multi-phase projects, including complex facilities, utility systems, and non-standard engineering solutions.
• Conduct technical reviews of project submittals, design packages, Requests for Information, and change-order packages.
• Provide written technical comments and recommendations to support Government technical evaluations and source-selection activities; Government personnel retain all decision authority.
• Develop Government cost estimates using approved cost-estimating tools.
• Support project programming, budgeting, AFCAMP funding advocacy, Fiscal Law compliance, and long-range infrastructure prioritization.
• Conduct field surveys, facility-condition assessments, capability assessments, and constructability reviews.
• Collect, validate, and analyze technical data using CADD, GIS, BIM, and other Government-approved tools.
• Participate in design charrettes and coordinate with engineers, architects, planners, contracting personnel, tenant organizations, and external construction agents.
• Provide timely technical recommendations on project requirements, risks, constructability, scope, and engineering issues.
• Apply federal, state, local, Department of the Air Force, health, safety, and environmental requirements throughout project development and execution.
• Prepare monthly project-status information for the required Project Status Report.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

Tools

CADD

GIS

BIM

Job description

Cherokee Strategic Solutions, LLC (CSS) is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron at Schriever Space Force Base. The Civil Engineer provides planning, design, programming, cost-estimating, field-investigation, and construction-support services for facility, infrastructure, utility, renovation, and new-construction projects.

A Government contract requires that this position be filled by a person with legal United States residency and work authorization status. The selected candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain installation and restricted-area access, including completion of required background checks and training.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for the Civil Engineer: TBD

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform planning and design support for new construction, renovation, improvement, utility, and real-property facility projects.
• Develop, review, and provide technical recommendations on design calculations, cost estimates, schedules, specifications, drawings, and Statements of Work.
• Support substantial and multi-phase projects, including complex facilities, utility systems, and non-standard engineering solutions.
• Conduct technical reviews of project submittals, design packages, Requests for Information, and change-order packages.
• Provide written technical comments and recommendations to support Government technical evaluations and source-selection activities; Government personnel retain all decision authority.
• Develop Government cost estimates using approved cost-estimating tools.
• Support project programming, budgeting, AFCAMP funding advocacy, Fiscal Law compliance, and long-range infrastructure prioritization.
• Conduct field surveys, facility-condition assessments, capability assessments, and constructability reviews.
• Collect, validate, and analyze technical data using CADD, GIS, BIM, and other Government-approved tools.
• Participate in design charrettes and coordinate with engineers, architects, planners, contracting personnel, tenant organizations, and external construction agents.
• Provide timely technical recommendations on project requirements, risks, constructability, scope, and engineering issues.
• Apply federal, state, local, Department of the Air Force, health, safety, and environmental requirements throughout project development and execution.
• Prepare monthly project-status information for the required Project Status Report.

Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least five years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• Structural engineering experience is desired but not required.
• Professional knowledge of civil engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
• Familiarity with architectural, electrical, mechanical, and structural disciplines.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering and construction standards, contracting regulations, health and safety requirements, and environmental laws.
• Experience with program planning, budgeting cycles, cost estimating, and financial-control systems.
• Ability to prepare complete project documentation, including preliminary sketches, construction drawings, specifications, and Statements of Work.
• Ability to plan, conduct, document, and analyze site and facility surveys and inspections.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and stakeholder-coordination skills.

Company Information:

Cherokee Strategic Solutions, LLC (CSS) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. CSS takes a personalized approach to solving clients' toughest challenges and helps employees make the most of their skills. CSS is part of Cherokee Federal, a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. Cherokee Federal is owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses, and 100% of profits support Cherokee Nation citizens through health care, education, and job creation. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

• Facilities Civil Engineer
• Civil Project Engineer
• Construction Engineer
• Civil Engineering
• CADD
• Management
• Infrastructure Planning

Legal Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Many Cherokee Federal positions require access to Government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications and meet applicable installation-access requirements.