Description

Position: On-Site Contract Engineer

Work Location: 1980 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502 (on-site)

Work Environment: USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Bio-Agro Defense Facility (NBAF), a BSL-4 facility

Description:

ICMS is looking for an On-Site Contract Engineer to support the ARS NBAF Engineering Project Management Team (EPMG) and meet the Facility’s Service Contract, Construction Contract, and Operations Project Management goals for FY2024 as well as assist in the technical management support of several ongoing prior year awarded projects.

The technical engineering support will provide full on-site project management support assistance for a variety of projects from initial concept planning, site walks, evaluations, assessments and inspections, development of full biddable engineering design and construction packages, operation & maintenance service/repair packages, ready for contract procurement and aid in technical administrative support of the projects through completion and closeout. In addition to the technical engineering support the Contract Engineer will assist with project management of internal service request and work order tasks. Periodic travel may be required.

General Responsibilities:

The On-Site Contract Engineer is responsible for providing on-site services to assist with technical administration regarding Development of Engineering Scope Packages; In-person/web meetings; Design and Construction Phases & O&M Services/Operations; Professional Engineering Site Assessments. This includes:

• Shall assist with providing the engineering, operations & maintenance, and work order scope packages in accordance with NBAF’s project package work instruction (WI), no later than (NLT) USDA’s Procurement Administrative Lead Time cut-off dates.
• Shall aid with technical administrative support during either the design or construction phase for assigned projects.
• Shall aid with professional engineering assessments on the NBAF campus for any additional facilities repairs and/or replacements scope development.
• Managing and developing facilities/site designs (electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural/architectural) for new construction and/or renovation projects or operations & maintenance projects to existing facilities/structures.
• Performing technical site assessments and providing engineering recommendations for design/construction solutions.
• Developing biddable Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Developing Independent Government Estimates (IGE).
• Providing technical support to contracting during the Bid phase; reviewing project submittals to meet applicable requirements, specifications, technical criteria/codes.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A degree from an ABET accredited engineering college.
• A minimum of seven (7) years professional engineering project management experience working on design, construction, and operations & maintenance projects, related to Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Civil, Structural and Architectural disciplines.
• Shall possess experience which provides the appropriate level of technical background for them to perform a variety of engineering functions for aforementioned repair and maintenance projects.
• Shall have technical experience independently or assisting with tasks listed under General Responsibilities of this position description.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently.
• Highly desired engineering experience includes work performed on agricultural research facilities and laboratories, such as BSL-4 experience.
• A Motor Vehicle or Commercial Driver’s License is required.
• This is a Public Trust Position and requires that the engineer be a United States Citizen. As Must be able to pass a government background check prior to starting work.

ICMS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

ICMS is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer