Engineer Technician

Role Overview

Engineer Technician at Amentum, located at Al Udeid Air Base, Doha, Qatar, in support of the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP).

Role Purpose

Perform drafting work compiling and organizing engineering and drafting data, designing structures and recommending design changes, and preparing specifications and estimates. Support surveying, GIS/GeoBase updates and maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting and Design

• Create and print custom maps via Defense Area Printing Service (DAPS) or other Government-directed system upon Customer request.
• Save maps to the Government IDMS or other media as requested.
• Create and maintain technical drawings, geospatial data, and maps.
• Establish and maintain a repository of technical reference material, plans, and specifications for facilities that is easily accessible to the workforce engaged in engineering, operations, and maintenance.
• Provide engineering assistance and drafting support to customers, engineers, craftsmen, in-house projects and work tasks, and as requested by the Customer.

Surveying

• Provide engineering surveys for facility projects, construction layout, utility location, and disaster response, including topography, boundary, construction, and route surveys.
• Conduct in-the-field land surveys to collect geospatial data portraying the installation's built and natural infrastructure to update utility, infrastructure, and facility Master Data Sets (MDSs).
• Perform surveys for airfield waivers, line-of-sight issues, topographic mapping, parcel boundaries, locations of existing construction and layouts of new facilities to meet engineering requirements and related services.
• Utilize survey and resource grade GPS, Range Finders, and Total Stations to perform surveys using Government-provided equipment.
• Save survey data within the GIS database.
• Perform other surveying duties as assigned.

GIS and GeoBase Management

• Utilize GeoBase as the Air Force program for installation GIS, utilizing an enterprise GIS geared toward meeting Air Force civil engineering and mission requirements for facilities management.
• Perform GIS and GeoBase activities in accordance with DoDI 8130.01 (Installation Geospatial Information and Services), DAFI 32-10112 (IGI&S), DAF GeoBase Program Guidance and Policies, AFCENT GeoBase Program Guidance, and AFCEC Geospatial Integration Office program management.
• Comply with GeoBase Common Installation Picture (CIP), Mission Data Set (MDS), Mission Data Layers (MDL) control documents, and the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) Air Force Adaptation specifications, data quality requirements, and reporting standards.
• Edit, maintain and add new GIS data within the Air Force System of Record (GEOMAP), utilizing the ESRI ArcGIS Pro software platform or AutoCAD software as directed by the Customer.
• Update and maintain installation CIP, IDP, District Plans, Component plans and other MDSs and MDLs spatial data to accurately represent ground truth while capturing installation spatial data requirements as directed by the Customer.
• Provide updated CIP maps to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) annually or when changes to infrastructure on the installation occur, including new buildings/roads, demolished buildings/roads, or airfield changes, in both printed and electronic formats with quantities and dimensions as requested by the Government.

Facility Documentation

• Document and maintain spatially accurate and georeferenced digital facility floor plans as required by the COR, consistent with the Drawing of Record (DoR) and/or Space Use Data Set (SUDS) guidance in accordance with the AFCEC Facility Space Planning & Optimization Management Playbook or local procedures as determined by the COR.
• Employ industry-standard methods, including 360-degree digital scans and photographs, to achieve comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date documentation of facility interiors and exteriors.
• Maintain, within a government database as designated by the Government, as-built drawings for downrange facilities and infrastructure.
• Create or update space usage information contained in SUDS.

Project Documentation and Coordination

• Compile and organize project documentation, including cost estimates, plans, specifications, statements of work, bills of materials, time schedules, submittal registers, and A&E statements of work (SOW), as provided by the Government.
• Meet with installation subject matter experts for each MDS/MDL to verify accurate spatial and attribute data.
• Provide timely updates when presented with discrepancies.

Safety and Quality Compliance

• Enforce a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Complete all training requirements and fulfill all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities as appropriate.
• Participate in emergency response tasks and serve on safety committees and teams.
• Conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
• Read and understand Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Read, understand, and implement general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to the job.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in surveying and drafting.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience within the past three years with current versions of AutoCAD and GIS software.
• Familiarity with all tools and techniques of survey including differential leveling, Engineering Data Management/Data Collectors, and GPS equipment usage, preferably Trimble equipment and associated download software.
• Experience in the use of documents relating to the development of projects, contracting, and construction.
• Knowledge of principles of project design reviews, GIS/GeoBase Updates & Maintenance, surveying services and other administrative functions.
• Preference given to individuals who have worked on US Government and Military domestic and international projects.
• Prior overseas government contracting experience preferred.
• Must be a US national (USN) to fill this position.
• US Citizenship required to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.
• Possess a valid state-issued driver's license or international driver's license and passport.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in creating and maintaining technical drawings, geospatial data, and maps.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2025 or newer; capable of using AutoCAD to create presentable and accurate facility and infrastructure plans for concept and statement of work requirements for project execution.
• Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS Pro software platform.
• Computer literate; can use Microsoft Office and Project.
• Excellent communications, effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work and lead as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Capable of working under deadlines.

Additional Information

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work typical of office environment with no unusual hazards.
• Occasional lifting to 20 pounds.
• Constant sitting with occasional use of computer terminal.
• Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents.
• Constant use of speech and hearing abilities for communication.
• Constant mental alertness required.