Civil Engineer
- PE license
About the job
Overview
Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems. Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
The Civil Engineer will oversee the civil design process and coordinate project planning, design, cost estimates, and phased schedules. The ideal candidate will have experience in water resources and environmental engineering, including hydrology, hydraulics, water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and environmental protection.
This position will be located in Las Cruces, NM at NASA’s White Sands Test Facility in the Facilities Department .
EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Perform engineering analyses, structural designs, and evaluations of existing structures, including recommendations for corrective actions.
- Provide engineering support and leadership for the planning, design, and technical execution of civil, structural, and mechanical engineering tasks for assigned test or facility projects.
- Prepare brief reports summarizing engineering activities and deliverables for each assigned task, including calculation methods, drawings or sketches, assumptions, limitations, and areas of concern.
- Prepare written engineering reports describing the basis of the selected approach and proposed solution.
- Prepare monthly activity reports summarizing work completed and services invoiced during the reporting period.
- Read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil/structural, mechanical, or aerospace engineering from an ABET-accredited university program.
- At least 2 years of applicable engineering experience.
- Experience analyzing civil and structural requirements, developing design solutions, and preparing implementation cost estimates.
- Experience supporting the conceptual development of new systems and test facilities.
- Knowledge of aerospace testing facilities and operations, as well as mechanical test systems and design.
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Preferred proficiency with engineering and design software, including Bentley MicroStation, WaterGEMS, AutoCAD, Microsoft PowerPoint, Bluebeam Revu, Pipe Flow, Trane 3DS, or RISA.
Preferred Certification
A Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Mexico is preferred. Candidates who are licensed in another state and can obtain New Mexico reciprocity within the probationary period may also be considered.
From Sierra Lobo's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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