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TACOM (WVA) Project Engineer (Contingency)

KBR


Job Location:

South Gate, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 128800 - 193200
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

TACOM (WVA):Project Engineer (Contingency)

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Program Summary
The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) sustains the Armys 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 Project Engineer provides engineering and technical support for maintenance modernization and sustainment activities in support of TACOM operations. The engineer is responsible for planning coordinating and executing engineering-related tasks to ensure projects are completed within scope schedule and performance requirements. This role supports process improvements technical problem resolution and compliance with applicable standards to maintain equipment in a Fully Mission Capable (FMC) status.

This position is contingent upon award

Roles and Responsibilities
Plan coordinate and execute engineering projects in support of maintenance repair and modernization efforts
Provide technical guidance and engineering support for troubleshooting and resolving complex equipment and system issues
Review and interpret technical manuals engineering drawings specifications and work instructions
Support development and implementation of engineering solutions to improve system performance reliability and maintainability
Coordinate with maintenance production and logistics personnel to support project execution and operational requirements
Monitor project schedules milestones and deliverables to ensure timely completion in accordance with PWS requirements
Ensure compliance with applicable Army regulations engineering standards and quality requirements
Support configuration management and engineering change processes
Prepare technical reports analyses and documentation to support project requirements and decision-making
Participate in inspections audits and readiness evaluations to ensure compliance with contract and regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with environmental health and safety (EHS) and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) standards

Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Industrial or related field)
Typically 3-5 years of experience in engineering maintenance or sustainment support within a DoD government or industrial environment
Ability to read interpret and apply technical manuals engineering drawings and specifications
Experience with project coordination scheduling and technical problem-solving
Knowledge of maintenance and sustainment operations including troubleshooting and repair processes
Strong analytical organizational and communication skills
Ability to perform work in physically demanding environments
Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (as required)
U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience supporting DoD Army or TACOM programs
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification
Familiarity with configuration management engineering change processes and lifecycle sustainment
Experience with Army systems reporting tools or maintenance management systems (e.g. GCSS-Army)
Experience supporting government inspections audits and compliance programs
Prior government contracting experience


Additional Information
This position will be performed in office maintenance facilities depots and field environments that require a combination of desk-based project work and hands-on system evaluation. Duties may involve travel between work sites in support of implementation activities. 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.

The salary range for this position is $128800 - $193200. Compensation offered will depend on qualifications experience work location and business considerations. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. Additional compensation and benefits may be available based on role eligibility.

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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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