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Construction Engineer (Principal / Sr. Principal)
Senior Level | Colorado Springs, CO | Secret Clearance Eligible
Support the development of next-generation deep-space radar sites-engineering and overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects that enable mission-critical deep space advanced radar system operations.
A Day in the Life - What you'll do
Derive and allocate site facility and construction requirements supporting DARC radar site development.
Support the management of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AE&C) subcontracts across project phases.
Review and redline large-scale drawing packages during 30/60/90% design reviews.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support site design, development, and construction execution.
Provide schedule inputs and support project planning activities across construction and engineering efforts.
Support earned value management and cost tracking for construction and infrastructure initiatives.
Brief program leadership on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Contribute to the design and construction of infrastructure including roads, ductbanks, antenna foundations, facilities, cooling systems, water management, power systems, and security elements.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, and regulatory requirements across all site development activities.
Support commissioning and integration of facility systems supporting radar operations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited university
Principal Level: 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or 3 years with a Master's degree or 1 year with a PhD
Sr. Principal Level: 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6 years with a Master's degree or 4 years with a PhD
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Experience with Architecture and Engineering (A&E) design processes
Experience reading, interpreting, and reviewing A&E drawing packages
Experience supporting site design, development, and construction projects
Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
Experience applying engineering codes, standards, and regulations
Technical design experience in at least one A&E discipline such as power systems, electrical distribution, mechanical systems, BMS, or SCADA
Ability to travel up to 25% CONUS and OCONUS
Preferred Qualifications
Active DoD Secret clearance
Experience with technical design across multiple A&E disciplines
Experience managing major subcontractors and large-scale A&E projects
Experience delivering construction projects for the Department of Defense
Experience supporting overseas construction efforts
Familiarity with International Building Code (IBC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
Experience supervising large-scale construction projects
Experience with proposal development and evaluation
Experience with construction cost estimating tools such as RSMeans
Experience with value engineering and constructability analysis
Experience with earned value management and program scheduling
Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Creo
Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Experience with data center design
Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) systems such as radar or satellite communications
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.
35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.
Employee Advocacy
Mission Proven
Global Reach
Skilled Teams
Modern Tools
Empowering Culture
Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.
We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits
Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours.
Benefits include:
Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Support for Military Leave
Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values
Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.
Senior Level | Colorado Springs, CO | Secret Clearance Eligible
Support the development of next-generation deep-space radar sites-engineering and overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects that enable mission-critical deep space advanced radar system operations.
A Day in the Life - What you'll do
Derive and allocate site facility and construction requirements supporting DARC radar site development.
Support the management of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AE&C) subcontracts across project phases.
Review and redline large-scale drawing packages during 30/60/90% design reviews.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support site design, development, and construction execution.
Provide schedule inputs and support project planning activities across construction and engineering efforts.
Support earned value management and cost tracking for construction and infrastructure initiatives.
Brief program leadership on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Contribute to the design and construction of infrastructure including roads, ductbanks, antenna foundations, facilities, cooling systems, water management, power systems, and security elements.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, and regulatory requirements across all site development activities.
Support commissioning and integration of facility systems supporting radar operations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited university
Principal Level: 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or 3 years with a Master's degree or 1 year with a PhD
Sr. Principal Level: 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6 years with a Master's degree or 4 years with a PhD
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Experience with Architecture and Engineering (A&E) design processes
Experience reading, interpreting, and reviewing A&E drawing packages
Experience supporting site design, development, and construction projects
Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
Experience applying engineering codes, standards, and regulations
Technical design experience in at least one A&E discipline such as power systems, electrical distribution, mechanical systems, BMS, or SCADA
Ability to travel up to 25% CONUS and OCONUS
Preferred Qualifications
Active DoD Secret clearance
Experience with technical design across multiple A&E disciplines
Experience managing major subcontractors and large-scale A&E projects
Experience delivering construction projects for the Department of Defense
Experience supporting overseas construction efforts
Familiarity with International Building Code (IBC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
Experience supervising large-scale construction projects
Experience with proposal development and evaluation
Experience with construction cost estimating tools such as RSMeans
Experience with value engineering and constructability analysis
Experience with earned value management and program scheduling
Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Creo
Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Experience with data center design
Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) systems such as radar or satellite communications
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.
35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.
Employee Advocacy
Mission Proven
Global Reach
Skilled Teams
Modern Tools
Empowering Culture
Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.
We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits
Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours.
Benefits include:
Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Support for Military Leave
Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values
Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.
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