Fuels/POL Technical Specialist & Engineer

BB&E is seeking a Fuels/POL Technical Specialist & Engineer to support the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Strategic Design and Construction Branch at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The role provides technical engineering support, reviews designs and construction submittals, and advises on oversight of Department of Defense petroleum, oil, and lubricant infrastructure, primarily DLA Energy capitalized systems.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical engineering and Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for DLA Energy capitalized fuel infrastructure, including storage tanks, hydrant systems, pump houses, and pipeline distribution systems
• Conduct comprehensive design reviews, constructability evaluations, and maintainability assessments of A/E design packages, making recommendations for corrective action or government approval
• Perform technical reviews of Requests for Information (RFIs), potential scope changes, differing site conditions, and contractor change requests
• Provide technical reviews and evaluations of A/E and construction submittals (materials, testing procedures, welding certifications, hydrostatic testing, and commissioning plans)
• Provide expert analysis and advice to Government Project Managers and stakeholders regarding A/E and construction contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with DoD, service, and industry standards (e.g., designs, work plans, work classification, schedules, cost estimates, contractor approach/methods, and activity productivity)
• Coordinate project requirements across key stakeholders, including personnel from base-level Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), Fuels Management Flights (POL), DLA-Energy, Air Force Petroleum Agency (AFPET), and regulatory entities
• Provide technical inputs to support government project documentation, statements of work (SOWs), Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), AF Forms 332, and DD Forms 1354 for real property capitalization
• Develop and present technical presentations, visual media, and/or training related to mission areas
• Travel to various Air Force bases and military installations on temporary duty (TDY) for site visits, project reviews, and field surveillance, with infrequent trips to HQ AFCEC for in-person meetings

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI (SF-85) for a Position of Trust and a DoD Common Access Card (CAC)
• Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Demonstrated familiarity with DoD Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant (POL) infrastructure, including bulk fuel storage tanks, pipeline distribution, pump houses, filtration, and airfield hydrant systems (Types III, IV, or V)
• Working knowledge of applicable military and industry standards, such as UFC 3-460-01 (Design of Petroleum Fuel Facilities), UFC 3-460-03 (O&M: Maintenance of Petroleum Systems), API standards (653, 570, 510), Steel Tank Institute (STI SP001), and NACE/AMPP corrosion standards
• Strong expertise reviewing technical deliverables, designs, work plans, and construction submittals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines autonomously
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing engineering, technical, design, maintenance, or construction management duties related to fuels, POL, mechanical piping, or civil infrastructure
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, or Chemical Engineering; OR
• Bachelor's Degree in any field with directly related construction/project management experience; OR
• High School Diploma / Military Technical Training with an extensive career background in military fuels (e.g., retired Air Force Liquid Fuel Systems Maintenance [LFM - 3E4X2], Fuels Management [POL - 2F0X1], or sister-service equivalent fuel systems specialists)
• Six (6) years of directly related technical/operational experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
• Directly related certifications (API 653, API 570, API 510, STI SP001, NACE/AMPP, SSPC, or PMP) may be substituted for two (2) years of experience
• a Professional Engineer (PE) license may be substituted for three (3) years of experience (up to a maximum allowable substitution of 3 years)
• Familiarity with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) or base-level Air Force Civil Engineer Squadron / Logistics Readiness Squadron (POL) operations is highly desirable
• Additional years of hands-on military or industry experience are highly valued
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is not required, but is welcomed
• Project Management Professional (PMP), API certifications (API 653, 570, 510), STI SP001, or NACE/AMPP certifications are highly desirable