Energy Optimization Engineer
Chippewa Government Solutions LLC, a Sault Tribe Inc. (“STI Federal”) company, is searching for a dynamic and skilled Energy Optimization Engineer to be a key part of our expanding team!
Who We Are & What We Do…
At STI Federal, we drive growth through strategic government contracting, fulfilling our mission to support the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Our company reinvests 100% of its profits into tribal businesses or community programs, enhancing the well-being of over 52,000 tribal citizens. Our work empowers federal agencies and strengthens some of the nation’s most critical initiatives, while fostering opportunities for skilled professionals to make a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do…
As an Optimization Engineer, you will contribute to the design, evaluation, and enhancement of facilities and infrastructure supporting U.S. military and DoD operations. You will work cross‑functionally with engineering teams, contracting, finance, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet mission objectives and align with federal requirements. Your responsibilities include analyzing facility performance, developing design improvements, supporting construction activities, and coordinating across disciplines to optimize project scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Key Responsibilities & Expected Outcomes
- Apply engineering principles to assess, design, and improve DoD‑related facilities and infrastructure systems.
- Support construction activities with technical expertise, ensuring compliance with federal and military standards.
- Collaborate effectively with contracting, finance, engineering teams, contractors, and government stakeholders to drive project success.
- Manage and track project milestones, deliverables, risks, and quality standards across multidisciplinary efforts.
- Recommend structural, mechanical, electrical, or architectural optimizations based on mission needs and facility evaluations.
- Provide clear documentation, reporting, and communication to support decision‑making and project alignment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities for Success
- Demonstrates a dedication to upholding and enhancing STI Federal’s core values.
- Excels in a collaborative team environment, fostering positive relationships and contributing to shared goals with professionalism and mutual respect.
- Strong analytical, design, and construction‑related skill set.
- Demonstrated capability to proactively manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality performance.
- Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across diverse technical and operational groups.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a technical discipline such as Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, or Architecture.
- Experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience supporting U.S. military or DoD facilities.
- Proven experience in design, facility optimization, and construction‑related engineering activities.
- Demonstrated success working across multiple organizational functions, including contracting, engineering, finance, and external stakeholders.
- Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance, if required for the role.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Advanced degree in a related engineering discipline.
- Experience: Prior experience with structural facility requirements or facility performance optimization.
- Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) registration (desirable but not required).
Work Environment
- Environment: Work will be performed in a climate controlled office
Employment opportunities are contingent upon the company receiving the contract award and obtaining any required funding and approvals. Qualified candidates may be contacted and evaluated in advance of a final award decision.
STI Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, disability, ethnicity/race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Native American preference applies when candidates meet qualifications equally.
STI Federal participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Learn more about E-Verify.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline such as civil, electrical, mechanical, structural engineering, or architecture.
- At least five years of relevant experience supporting U.S. military or Department of Defense facilities.
- Experience in design, facility optimization, and construction-related engineering activities.
- Experience working across contracting, engineering, finance, external stakeholders, and other organizational functions.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance, if required.
- Advanced degree in a related engineering discipline.
- Experience with structural facility requirements or facility performance optimization.
- Professional Engineer registration.
What We Do
STI Federal is a tribally owned portfolio supporting U.S. federal missions. Its companies deliver public health and human services, information technology, training and education, and mission support. They offer agile, mission-driven expertise, hold Small Disadvantaged Business and 8(a) certifications, and meet stringent security requirements. STI Federal is the federal contracting arm of Sault Tribe Incorporated, the independent business arm of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
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