Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. 

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Senior Civil-Structural Engineer performs engineering assignments for the Engineering Services Department (ESD) for the respective site as part of the Combined Operations, Services, Maintenance, and Infrastructure Contract (COSMIC). Candidate will perform complex civil, structural, architectural engineering tasks and provide technical support in compliance with current industry, code, and site standards. Specific engineering tasks include project planning and development, preliminary concepts and trade studies, design development, construction monitoring, analysis and modeling, and cost estimating for facilities, technical systems, and Special Test Equipment (STE). The Senior Civil-Structural Engineer also assists other discipline engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods, and reports.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assists in the development of civil engineering designs for construction of new or modification to existing facilities and sitewide systems (civil, environmental, geotechnical, structural, water resources, transportation).
• Develops design proposals consisting of scope of work, technical requirements, design cost and design schedule.
• Monitors and reports on the status of all current design projects weekly.
• Develops structural analysis models, finite element analyses, and other numerical simulations as required for the design of facility systems: Systems include, but are not limited to, piping (support systems), roads/parking lots, horizontal and vertical structures, High Pressure Industrial Water (HPIW), sewer, potable water, and ground improvement.
• Prepares plans and specifications for construction packages using design software and in conjunction with other project team members.
• Develops estimated cost of construction for completed designs.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other organizations and engineering disciplines.
• Assists in the review of vendor/contractor submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), and change orders to bring product design from engineering phase to completed construction.
• Should be skilled in reading and creating fabrication and construction drawings and possess a working knowledge and understanding of the fundamental components and materials used in the construction of these systems.
• Should have a working knowledge of fabrication, welding, manufacturing, testing, and examination methods used in the construction and repair of civil infrastructure.
• Should be capable of performing engineering analyses required by governing code(s) and have experience utilizing computer modeling techniques and software(s) available in the industry for such purpose.
• Provide peer review of engineered packages (drawings, models, specifications, studies, reports, analyses, cost estimates), including support to other discipline led design packages.
• Manage discipline workload data, provide staffing recommendations, assist in candidate interviews, mentor discipline resources, technical oversight, and assign department resources to tasks.
• Serves as subject matter expert for all site engineering matters in their field of expertise.
• Must comply with all applicable safety and health related policies and procedures.
• Conduct site visits with designers/drafters and other engineers to field verify as-builts, research site conditions, and develop project design strategies.

Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited university, or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience with civil-structural design principles and practices; Master’s in Science degree may substitute and count towards years of related experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) licensure registered in the state of Mississippi or Louisiana, or ability and desire to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Familiarity with ASCE, ANSI/AISC, ACI, AWWA, AWS, AWC, NFPA, EPA, IBC/ICC, LEED and other applicable codes and standards.
• Software experience in one or more of the following: PTC (Windchill, Mathcad, Creo), Autodesk (AutoCad, Revit, Civil3D, ProEst), Bentley (STAAD, RAM, Microstation), RISA, HiltiProfis, EnerCalc, ArcGIS, ANSYS, Trimble and scanning/surveying instruments.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire.
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
• Must have, and maintain, a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment background check and drug screen test. • Will ensure quality and completeness of work in a safe and timely manner.
• Occasional travel and project support at Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), Louisiana.

Preferred:

• Ability to multitask on a variety of projects, balance workload, and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to work independently and exercise discretion competently with little direct supervision and carry out expectations of role with proficiency.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate and influence change at various levels in the organization.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to constant work transitions.
• Ability to demonstrate a cooperative and collaborative work style and a team-oriented perspective.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience with projects located on Federal Government institutions.

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.