TACOM (RRAD): Engineering Technician V (Contingency)

KBR, Inc; New Boston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician V to support TACOM-managed systems. The role requires applying extensive engineering expertise to analyze, design, and troubleshoot complex facilities and equipment.

You will mentor junior staff and lead technical efforts, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and regulatory bodies. The position emphasizes independent work, leadership, and adherence to safety standards; contingent on award, with on-site responsibilities and potential

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles across disciplines and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues with minimal supervision.
• Experience leading technical efforts and mentoring lower-graded personnel.
• Capability to obtain or maintain U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Engineering Technician and SME for complex facility projects.
• Apply advanced engineering knowledge to support design, maintenance, and modernization efforts.
• Lead GIS and CADD tasks; manage data integrity and documentation.
• Independently manage multiple projects from planning through completion with stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced engineering knowledge

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem-solving

US citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CADD

GIS

Job description

Title

TACOM (RRAD): Engineering Technician V (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 V 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

• Serves as a Senior Engineering Technician and technical subject matter expert, providing oversight and support for complex facility engineering projects and programs.
• Applies advanced practical engineering knowledge in civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to support facility construction, maintenance, repair, and modernization efforts.
• Utilizes CADD and GIS software to develop, review, and analyze technical drawings and geospatial data, while serving as the lead GIS specialist responsible for maintaining accurate engineering and mapping information.
• Independently manages multiple projects from planning through completion, coordinating with engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives, schedules, and quality standards are achieved.
• Performs and leads quality assurance inspections, reviews technical deliverables, and ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and organizational requirements.
• Provides technical recommendations and solutions to leadership and project teams.
• Oversees the administration and maintenance of CADD, GIS, and engineering data systems, including record management, data integrity, system improvements, backups, and archives.
• Provides technical leadership, mentorship, and training to lower-graded engineering technicians, reviews work products for accuracy, and supports process improvements that enhance engineering operations and project execution.
• Provides leadership, mentorship, and technical oversight to lower-graded engineering technicians and support personnel, assigning work, reviewing completed products, conducting training, and serving as the senior technical advisor within the engineering function.
• Contributes to workforce development, process improvement initiatives, and long-range facility and infrastructure planning efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, methods, practices, and technical requirements across one or more engineering disciplines, with demonstrated ability to apply analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving techniques to complex assignments.
• Ability to independently analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical, procedural, and operational issues, while providing recommendations and guidance to engineers, management, and project stakeholders.
• Skill in evaluating engineering data, interpreting technical requirements, and making sound decisions on projects and issues with broad organizational impact.
• Extensive experience performing, overseeing, and evaluating installation, maintenance, operation, testing, and inspection activities involving specialized, custom, developmental, or continually modified equipment and systems.
• Ability to lead technical efforts, prioritize workloads, mentor lower-graded personnel, and ensure quality and compliance with applicable engineering standards, codes, and regulations.
• 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

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule

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’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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• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
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• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
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• Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

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