General Engineer (NH-0801-03) TSDCN

Air Force Test Center; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force Test Center at Arnold AFB, Tennessee seeks a Full-Time General Engineer (NH-0801-03) to lead as senior project manager for Improvement and Modernization, Maintenance & Repair, and Military Construction projects. You will direct a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, and technicians from diverse disciplines to execute complex, multi-year programs.

You will coordinate with contracting officers, tenant organizations, and leadership to develop and justify programming

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited professional engineering degree required; advanced degrees preferred.
• Secret security clearance required.
• Proven ability to plan, design, and oversee civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior project management for I&M, M&R, and MILCON projects across Arnold AFB.
• Direct cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, and technicians.
• Coordinate with government staff and external contractors on multi-year programs.
• Develop programming and budgeting documents; ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Civil project management

Lead multi-discipline teams

Briefing leadership to executives

Engineering concepts knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Advanced degrees preferred

Tools

CADD

Job description

NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time General Engineer (NH-0801-03) to work at the AFMC\\AFTC\\AEDC\\TSDCN at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee.

In this position you will serve as a senior project manager for Improvement and Modernization (I&M), Maintenance & Repair and Minor Construction (M&R, MC), and Military Construction (MILCON) projects. You will be responsible for leading a cross-functional support team of engineers/architects/technicians from a variety of disciplines and technical staff to execute routine, as well as larger, more complex, multi-year, multi-phase projects.

Announcement Closes: 11/12/2026

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Typical 2026 salary range: $89,508 - $138,370 per year (includes locality)

“If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

Travel Requirements:

Up to 25% travel possible

Incentives:

This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Must have requirements or may not be considered:

Knowledge of a broad range of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, techniques, and methods in building design and construction process, and an extensive familiarity with engineering disciplines; knowledge of aesthetic and functional design techniques; preparation of preliminary drawings, sketches, and construction drawings; and a broad range of architectural and construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.

Desired Skills:

Ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of planning, designing, and executing civil projects, including site work, roadways, utilities, and buildings.

Ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of leading multi-discipline teams, both contractor and government during all phases of project/program management.

Ideal candidate will have at least 5-years of increasing responsibility of briefing local and external leadership, both contractor and government regarding project/program status.

Major Duties:

Provides complete facility planning and programming for assigned projects by establishing facility and infrastructure requirements critical for mission accomplishment; proposing the most effective and economical means of satisfying those requirements; identifying the year in which they will be required; and acquiring both the authority and resources necessary to meet facility requirements identified by the planning process. Projects are typically associated with a wide variety of architectural and engineering facets which interface with other technical specializations and are typically characterized by a combination of complex features involving serious conflicts between engineering and management requirements.

Works with organizational managers and budget personnel to obtain and verify information used to justify and gain Congressional funding approval for proposed facility programs/projects. Determines the validity, feasibility, achieve-ability, and efficiency of proposed projects based on constraints related to scheduling, cost, manpower, etc. Develops programming documents for Air Staff approval and/or congressional notification. Uses effective communication skills and builds good working relationships.

Coordinates projects with other engineers in a variety of disciplines, architects, and planners as well as contracting officers, tenant organization representatives, and construction agents such as from private contracting companies, Army Corps of Engineer, and the AF Civil Engineer Center. Applies knowledge of other disciplines to determine coordination required ensuring all design, construction, land-use, or operations considerations have been addressed. -Conducts briefings and presentations of the progress/status of programs/projects to the installation facility board and higher reviewing activities. Using sound communication, written and oral, ensures coordination with installation management and operations flights/branches. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.

Keeps abreast of emerging technologies to ensure programmed development will not prematurely become obsolete. Uses computers/computer software such as information management and project tracking programs to solve engineering/architectural problems. Uses Facility Engineering computer software such as Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) programs to ensure project design submittals and proposals meet programmed project design parameters. Keeps current on relevant software applications and seeks new applications to facilitate work.

Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. Ensures federal, state, and local codes concerning health, safety, and the environment are strictly adhered to in the programming, design, and construction of real property facilities.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Must be able to obtain and maintain and “Secret” security clearance

Position requires a professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred.

Professional Engineering Licensure Preferred.

The employee is required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.

Must possess a current and valid driver’s license.

Knowledge of a broad range of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, techniques, and methods in building design and construction process, and an extensive familiarity with engineering disciplines; knowledge of aesthetic and functional design techniques; preparation of preliminary drawings, sketches, and construction drawings; and a broad range of architectural and construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.

Knowledge of a broad range of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems, and management; work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds; and automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.

Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.

Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions.

Ability to plan, lead, and record site/facility surveys and inspections.

Ability to plan, lead and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and maintain good working relations in a persuasive manner as a senior engineer.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED