TACOM (RRAD): Engineering Technician IV (Contingency)

KBR, Inc; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. for TACOM (RRAD) seeks an Engineering Technician IV to support engineering, maintenance, and sustainment for TACOM-managed systems.

The role leverages extensive experience to analyze complex problems, support system design and modifications, and lead troubleshooting and integration efforts. Working with a senior technical team, you will apply practical engineering methods across civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical domains, utilize CADD and GIS tools, mentor lower-graded

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of engineering methods and principles.
• Ability to advise on and resolve complex issues.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support facility projects as Journeyman Engineering Technician.
• Utilize CADD and GIS to create, modify, and analyze drawings and geospatial data.
• Serve as GIS Specialist to maintain base information.
• Coordinate with engineers and staff; provide technical guidance.
• Perform quality inspections and ensure standards compliance.

Skills

Engineering methods

Analytical skills

Decision making

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CADD

GIS

Job description

TACOM (RRAD): Engineering Technician IV (Contingency)**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.