Military Advisor- Civil Engineer (Part Time/ Remote) (Mission Assurance 4)- 28316
Mission Technologies, a division of HII · United States
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $150,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Support small-scale construction projects in the Indo-Pacific.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee partner-nation infrastructure.
- Liaise with military engineering and USACE stakeholders.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, and risks.
- Build partner-nation engineering capacity globally.
About the role
Military Advisor Civil Engineer
HII-Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced and skilled Military Advisor- Civil Engineer to provide expert guidance and support to our military clients! In this role, you will support small-scale security cooperation construction projects under Section 333 Authorities in the Indo-Pacific region. The Civil Engineer role focuses on planning, coordination, and oversight of partner-nation infrastructure projects in support of operational readiness, training, and capacity building. Come join our growing team today!
Position Details
This is a remote and part-time position. Travel is required, involving episodic trips to OCONUS locations, often to remote and challenging environments. Expect deployments lasting several weeks to months at a time. Travel may include locations with limited infrastructure and security concerns.
What You Will Do
- Provide civil engineering and construction support for small-scale Section 333 infrastructure projects.
- Assist with project planning, design review, and execution oversight in coordination with U.S. and host-nation stakeholders.
- Serve as a liaison with host-nation military engineering organizations, Host Base Civil Engineers (BCE), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and other implementing agencies.
- Participate in project design reviews, site surveys, and coordination meetings as the operational engineering representative.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, and performance, and prepare status reports and briefings.
- Identify construction risks, constraints, and execution issues; develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure construction activities align with operational requirements, partner-nation needs, and Section 333 program objectives.
- Support engineering capacity-building efforts with partner forces through coordination and advisory support.
- Ensure compliance with applicable DoD, host-nation, environmental, and safety regulations.
- Combination of field site visits and program coordination support.
- Engagement with U.S. Government personnel, contractors, and partner-nation counterparts.
- Additional duties as assigned or required.
What We Are Looking For
- 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or 7 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree in a related field; or 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field; or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years of relevant experience.
- Construction engineering or infrastructure project management experience.
- Experience supporting small-scale or expeditionary construction projects.
- Familiarity with U.S. Government construction processes (e.g., MILCON, USACE coordination, or similar).
- Ability to work effectively in a multinational and cross-cultural environment.
- Strong coordination, communication, and reporting skills.
- Willingness to deploy up to 50% of the time as required by mission needs.
- Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Bonus Points For:
- 5+ years of experience in construction engineering or infrastructure project management.
- Overseas experience supporting small-scale or expeditionary construction projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent.
- Experience supporting security cooperation, capacity-building, or partner-nation projects.
- Prior work with military engineering units or international programs.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Clearance: Possess and maintain a Secret clearance.
Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
Key Skills/Competency
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Project Management
- Infrastructure Projects
- Security Cooperation
- Capacity Building
- DoD Regulations
- USACE
- Indo-Pacific Region
- Military Operations
- Risk Management
Skills & topics
- Civil Engineer
- Military Advisor
- Construction Management
- Infrastructure Projects
- Security Cooperation
- Capacity Building
- USACE
- DoD
- Project Planning
- Risk Management
- Part Time
- Remote
- Senior Level
- Secret Clearance
- Indo-Pacific
- OCONUS Travel
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Emphasize civil engineering, project management, and experience with U.S. government construction processes, particularly MILCON and USACE coordination.
- Highlight relevant experience: Showcase your background in small-scale, expeditionary, or overseas construction projects, and any security cooperation or capacity-building initiatives.
- Address clearance requirements: Clearly state your ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, as this is a critical requirement for the Military Advisor Civil Engineer role.
- Showcase soft skills: Demonstrate strong coordination, communication, and reporting skills, along with experience working in multinational and cross-cultural environments.
- Prepare for deployment: Be ready to discuss your willingness and ability to travel OCONUS up to 50% of the time, sometimes to challenging locations.
Technical preparation
Review Section 333 construction project guidelines.,Familiarize with USACE and MILCON construction processes.,Study host-nation engineering standards and regulations.,Practice creating project status reports and risk analyses.
Behavioral questions
Describe managing diverse international stakeholders effectively.,How do you ensure construction meets operational needs?,Share an experience mitigating project risks overseas.,How do you build partner-nation engineering capacity?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the expected travel for the Military Advisor Civil Engineer role at Mission Technologies?
- The Military Advisor Civil Engineer position requires episodic travel to OCONUS locations, often to remote and challenging environments. Expect deployments lasting several weeks to months at a time, potentially up to 50% of the time. Travel may include locations with limited infrastructure and security concerns.
- What qualifications are essential for the Military Advisor Civil Engineer job at Mission Technologies?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 9 years of relevant experience (or equivalent advanced degrees/experience), construction engineering or infrastructure project management experience, and familiarity with U.S. Government construction processes like MILCON and USACE coordination. The ability to obtain a Secret clearance is also mandatory.
- Does Mission Technologies offer remote work for the Military Advisor Civil Engineer position?
- Yes, the Military Advisor Civil Engineer position is offered as a remote and part-time role. While the work is remote, it does require significant episodic travel for project oversight and coordination.
- What kind of projects will a Military Advisor Civil Engineer work on at Mission Technologies?
- You will support small-scale security cooperation construction projects under Section 333 Authorities in the Indo-Pacific region. This includes planning, coordination, and oversight of partner-nation infrastructure projects aimed at operational readiness, training, and capacity building.
- Is a security clearance required for the Military Advisor Civil Engineer position?
- Yes, a security clearance is required. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance for this role at Mission Technologies.
- What are the bonus points for the Military Advisor Civil Engineer role?
- Bonus points are awarded for over 5 years of experience in construction engineering or infrastructure project management, overseas experience, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, experience supporting security cooperation or capacity-building projects, prior work with military engineering units, and possessing a current Secret clearance.