Mechanical Construction Engineer

Beyond New Horizons; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Healthcare benefit packages

401(k) with employer matching

PTO with holiday schedule

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC, at Arnold AFB, TN, seeks a Mechanical Construction Engineer to lead construction engineering activities within the Test Operations and Sustainment program. You will coordinate with design teams, contractors, and project managers to ensure technical requirements are met and schedules are maintained.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field, plus 5–8 years of experience, ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes and guidelines.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Execute the construction engineering specialist program, including exchange of engineering information among client, design engineer, and company project.
• Perform technical administration of contracts.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable codes and standards for a project.
• Provide technical interpretation of design documents in support of construction managers, superintendents, and contractors, and provide specific expertise for problem-solving activities.
• Prepare material take-offs and initiate and prepare requisitions for procurement of services, materials, and equipment necessary to support the project schedule.

Skills

Effective communication

Technical knowledge

Learn/apply regulations

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Construction Engineer

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O-Engineering

Function/Branch: Construction/NHTF

Directorate: Modernization

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: L08 (VA0805) – L09 (VA0905)

Salary Range: L08: $91,000 - $125,000; L09: $103,000 - $141,000 per year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Construction Engineer supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Arnold AFB, TN. The candidate will be part of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Job Duties

• Execute the construction engineering specialist program, which includes the exchange of engineering information among the client, design engineer, and company project.
• Perform technical administration of contracts.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable codes and standards for a project.
• Provide technical interpretation of design documents in support of construction managers, superintendents, and contractors, and provide specific expertise for problem‑solving activities.
• Prepare material take‑offs and initiate and prepare requisitions for procurement of services, materials, and equipment necessary to support the project schedule.
• Coordinate the completion of construction activities in assigned systems and prepare punch lists to ensure the readiness of systems for release for turnover to the client or for startup.
• Maintain liaison with the design engineer to schedule and coordinate the release of construction design documents in support of the construction schedule.
• Provide marked‑up drawings and information required for the preparation of as‑built drawings.
• Interpret the intent and requirements of the design documents; ensure design drawings are reviewed for completeness and constructability; and ensure drawings are marked‑up and information provided as required.
• Coordinate, obtain, and provide responses to Requests for Information (RFI) as required.
• Coordinate engineering input and analysis on project progress, compliance, and close‑out.
• Provide the technical and construction engineering expertise required to support the project.
• Provide technical evaluation of bid proposals.
• Participate in pre‑construction planning efforts and development phases of projects, including the coordination and implementation of the constructability review program.
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards.
• Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job.
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• L08: Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering or construction or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• L09: Minimum of 8 years of experience in engineering or construction or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
• Due to Air Force security requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Job‑related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes and guidelines.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a time‑conscious and time‑effective manner.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc., formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large‑scale government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high‑hazard facilities.

Join our Team!

U.S. citizenship is required. BNH will not sponsor any applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration‑related support for this position. At this time, BNH will not sponsor any applicant for employment authorization or offer immigration support. The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location: L08: $91,000 - $125,000; L09: $103,000 - $141,000 per year at Arnold AFB, TN 37389.

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, or any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.