Senior Engineering Technician IV - GIS/CADD Lead (Contingency)

KBR; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

disability

paid time off

flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to support TACOM's mission in ground combat systems. This role involves advanced technical work with minimal supervision, including leading support operations, conducting analyses, and solving complex problems.

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience with DoD or Army programs. The position comes with valuable benefits, such as a 401K plan, medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of engineering principles and methods.
• Skill to make informed decisions and analyze problems.
• Ability to maintain and operate specialized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering, maintenance, and sustainment operations.
• Utilize CADD and GIS software for technical drawings.
• Manage projects and coordinate with agencies.
• Provide technical guidance to lower-graded employees.

Skills

Technical engineering methods

Analytical skills

Installation and maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CADD software

GIS software

Job description

Title

TACOM (RRAD): Engineering Technician IV (Contingency)

Title

TACOM (RRAD): Engineering Technician IV (Contingency)

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) sustains the Army’s mission to develop, acquire, field, and sustain ground combat, tactical, and support systems throughout their lifecycle. The program focuses on ensuring operational readiness, reliability, and safety of automotive and ground support equipment critical to Army operations.

Under this contract, personnel provide maintenance, repair, overhaul, and sustainment support in accordance with Army technical manuals, safety standards, and performance requirements.

Job Summary

The Engineering Technician IV performs advanced technical work in support of engineering, maintenance, and sustainment operations for TACOM‑managed systems. This role applies extensive experience and technical expertise to analyze complex problems, support system design and modifications, and lead troubleshooting and integration efforts.

This position operates with minimal supervision, serves as a senior technical resource, and may provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to lower‑level technicians.

This position is contingent upon award

Roles And Responsibilities

• This position serves as a Journeyman Engineering Technician responsible for comprehensive support of facility projects.
• The role encompasses applying practical engineering knowledge – civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical – to all phases of installation support, from new construction to maintenance and repair. Key duties include utilizing Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and Geographic Information System (GIS) software to create, modify, and analyze technical drawings and geospatial data, serving as a GIS Specialist to maintain accurate base information, and providing technical assistance to engineers and other staff.
• The technician also manages projects under the guidance of a lead engineer, coordinating with internal and external agencies, performing quality inspections, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Additionally, the position involves maintaining the CADD system, backing up data, archiving records, and providing technical guidance to lower-graded employees, contributing to the overall efficiency and accuracy of engineering operations at the Depot.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of a wide range of technical engineering methods, principles, requirements, work techniques, and practices of an area of specialization, and skill in applying standardized, analytical, and evaluative methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of engineering methods, principles and requirements in order to advise on and/or resolve difficult but well-precedented, factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues.
• Skill sufficient to make informed decisions on problems and issues; analyze segments of broader issues or problems.
• Skill sufficient to perform installation, maintenance, operation, and testing duties; employ unique and specially designed precision instruments; maintain one-of-a-kind equipment, custom equipment, developmental equipment, or equipment which is continually being modified and adapted and does not usually have adequate documentation.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (as required)
• U.S. citizenship required
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related technical field
• Previous experience supporting DoD, Army, or TACOM programs
• Experience with tactical or ground vehicle systems, electronics, or mechanical integration
• Familiarity with Army engineering processes, Technical Manuals, and readiness reporting
• Previous leadership or technical lead experience
• Prior government contracting experience
  
  

Additional Information

This position will be a part of a work environment that may require standing, walking, and lifting. There is potential exposure to machinery, tools, fuels, oils, and outdoor conditions. Employees may also be required to work shifts, overtime, or weekend support based on mission needs.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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