ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

The Tepa Companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. They deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing and technology services. Established in 2005, the Tepa Companies employ people in offices across the United States, including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits packages. Tepa Companies is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce.

LOCATION - Onsite: Tinker AFB

Due to the nature of this role and Tepa's contractual agreement, this position is required to report to Tinker AFB 5 days per week.

ABOUT THE JOB

This is a leadership position in the Engineering Flight of the 72d Civil Engineer Directorate at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. As an civil engineer subject matter expert, you will have responsibility for planning, developing, designing, and coordinating a broad range of civil engineering activities. You will also lead the efforts of facilities design and construction management teams carrying out the many facets of construction activities for complex research and development facilities, office facilities, and technical institutional support facilities.

Job responsibilities include:

• Serve as a Project Manager on both the design and construction phases of Facilities Engineering Projects.
• Accomplish varied and complex project management duties in conjunction with coordinating project teams and making decisions affecting areas of responsibility.
• Coordinate all phases of engineering, construction, and inspection; resolving field problems through interpretation of contract documents and amendments; reviewing and approving shop drawings; approving invoices for payment; recommending actions to be taken to maintain projects on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare in-house design packages for contract including, but not limited to drawings, specifications, independent government estimates for engineering projects, including the design of mission critical facilities, integration and testing facilities, computer facilities, labs, and offices.
• Oversee preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates; design review of internal or externally produced design drawings, specifications and submittals for conformance to functional, operational, and maintenance requirements.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in professional engineering in a school of engineering accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• Current registration as a professional engineer, licensed to work in Oklahoma
• At least 7 years of experience
• Knowledge of design for Department of Defense facilities
• Knowledge of the Internal Building Code, NFPA Life Safety Code, NEC and Unified Facilities Criteria.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.