Alutiiq

Chief Engineer

Alutiiq$108K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum five years of supervisory experience in physical plant management, specifically including power plants.
  • Certification in equipment operations from AFE (CPE), USCG Third Assistant Engineer, or U.S. State Stationary Engineers License.
  • District of Columbia 3rd Class Steam Engineer License required; must obtain 1st Class License within two years of hire.
  • Secret security clearance mandatory.
  • Demonstrated technical expertise alongside strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise all physical plant operations, focusing on power plant management for large facilities.
  • Lead and manage engineering staff, overseeing maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
  • Utilize technical knowledge to troubleshoot and enhance facility systems.
  • Maintain certifications and comply with licensing requirements.
  • Oversee documentation and reporting in line with contract specifications.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Disability protection and life insurance.
  • Prescription coverage and voluntary benefits.
  • Paid leave and 401(k) retirement plan.
Full Job Description
Taxable Entity

ALUTIIQ SOLUTIONS LLC

Job Title

Chief Engineer

Location

VA Arlington USDOS FOMS - Arlington, VA 22204 US (Primary)

Category

Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

TBD

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance Required

Secret

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

The Chief Operating Engineer is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and supervision of the facility's physical plant and building systems-including power plants and large technical spaces. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, manages engineering staff, and maintains certification requirements for facility operation. The Chief Engineer serves as a technical leader, providing expertise in all aspects of building and equipment operations.
  • Supervise all aspects of physical plant and building operations, including power plant management for large facilities
  • Lead engineering staff and oversee maintenance and repair activities
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and facility standards
  • Apply technical expertise to troubleshoot, upgrade, and optimize facility systems
  • Maintain required certifications and ensure compliance with license progression requirements
  • Oversee documentation and reporting as dictated by contract requirements


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum five (5) years supervisory experience in physical plant and building operations, including power plant management

Must possess a certificate in equipment operations from one (1) of the following:
    • Association for Facilities Engineers (AFE) - Certified Plant Engineer (CPE)
    • United States Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer License (Steam, Motor, or Gas Turbine vessels, any horsepower)
    • U.S. State Stationary Engineers License
  • Must hold a District of Columbia (DC) 3rd Class Steam Engineer License (and obtain 1st Class Steam Engineer License within 2 years of hire)
  • Secret security clearance required
  • Demonstrated technical expertise and strong leadership abilities

Working Conditions:
• May require occasional travel to project sites and other company locations.
• Work occurs in both office and field environments.
• May require work outside of regular business hours to address urgent technical issues or project deadlines.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including outdoor and industrial settings.

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.

About Alutiiq

The Alutiiq people, also called by their ancestral name Sugpiaq, as well as Pacific Eskimo or Pacific Yupik, are a southern coastal people of Alaska Natives. Their traditional homelands include Prince William Sound and outer Kenai Peninsula, the Kodiak Archipelago and the Alaska Peninsula. In the early 1800s there were more than 60 Alutiiq villages in the Kodiak archipelago, with an estimated population of 13,000 people. Today more than 4,000 Alutiiq people live in Alaska.
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