Entry Level Engineer -- Fuels
About the role
APTIM is seeking motivated and proactive entry level engineers to join our team of engineering professionals serving our Federal Fueling programs. APTIM’s Federal Fueling programs provide engineering and construction services for aviation and ground products fueling facilities which include bulk storage tanks, fueling piers, pipeline systems, pumphouses, truck loading/offloading terminals, and aircraft direct refueling facilities. Engineers in this role apply critical thinking and practical field awareness across all phases of project execution including initial planning, procurement support, design development, construction oversight, and commissioning. Candidates should bring not only strong analytical skills but also hands‑on familiarity with construction environments, including direct interaction with subcontractors, field crews, and multidisciplinary project teams. This position often involves managing multiple concurrent projects, balancing office‑based engineering tasks with domestic and international field assignments as needed. Typical international locations include Europe, Japan, Guam, Diego Garcia, and other Pacific Island sites. The role offers significant opportunities for professional growth while solving complex engineering and construction challenges.
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret specifications, drawings, scopes of work, and field‑collected data with an experienced eye for constructability and compliance.
- Prepare scopes of work, specifications, drawings, material lists, estimates, calculations, work methods, and project reports with attention to both engineering rigor and field practicality.
- Complete requests for information (RFIs), review submittals, and select materials, incorporating lessons learned from prior field or subcontractor coordination.
- Apply and uphold standards from American Petroleum Institute, National Fire Protection Agency, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Concrete Institute, and other governing bodies, ensuring designs and field execution align with best practices.
- Observe construction activities and verify compliance with federal, state, and local codes, industry standards, company procedures, and contractual requirements—leveraging prior field experience to identify issues early.
- Work directly with subcontractors to clarify technical requirements, resolve field challenges, and maintain alignment with project objectives.
- Organize and manage required documents to support successful completion of construction activities and regulatory requirements.
- Gather productivity data for pipeline installation, earthwork, concrete work, and other construction activities to support estimating and planning efforts.
Requirements
- BS Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be a US Citizen and be able to pass a background check to gain access to government facilities
- Previous experience preferred
- FE and EIT candidates preferred
- Willingness to travel 10-15% of time
- AutoCAD experience preferred
Benefits
APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/. Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location. Company paid and optional Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law) 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM 401(k) Guide APTIM - Helpful Documents Watch Our Video About APTIM - In Pursuit of Better