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. These programs provide engineering and construction services for aviation and ground products fueling facilities, including 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. This position often involves managing multiple concurrent projects, balancing office-based engineering tasks with domestic and international field assignments.

Key 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.
• 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 & Tech Stack

• 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
• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Willingness to travel 10-15% of time

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred
• FE and EIT candidates preferred
• Candidates should bring strong analytical skills and hands-on familiarity with construction environments, including direct interaction with subcontractors, field crews, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Familiarity with typical international locations may include Europe, Japan, Guam, Diego Garcia, and other Pacific Island sites.