Engineer Planning Analyst 3

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Date: Mar 24, 2026

Location: Rapid City, SD, South Dakota, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

 Requisition Number: 27869 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $75,419.00 - $107,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 

Employee Referral Amount: $3,500.00

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies Corp, is looking for a Civil Engineering Planning Lead supporting the Program Integration Office (PIO) leading the stand-up and bed-down of a B-21 bomber unit at Ellsworth Air Force Based (AFB), SD.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Organize, direct, and coordinate complex projects within critical segments of major operating programs involving facility essential systems and Real Property and Real Property Installed Equipment supporting the infrastructure of Bomber weapon system, Nuclear Command and Control Communications, and/or aircraft operations
  • Serve as consultant and technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations. Provide Component Command engineering management of the project processes. Provide construction and project management oversight and advisory support
  • Provide assistance with planning, programming, developing requirements, cost estimates, and performing engineering management work for significant multi-phase projects that normally cross engineering disciplines and require professional technical knowledge of general engineering principles. Coordinate requirements with architects/engineers in a variety of disciplines
  • Participate on an engineering team and assist in the planning, survey, scope development, cost estimating, and phased scheduling of projects and requirements
  • Evaluate and advise the Government on installation requests for new construction, renovation, and improvements of facilities and infrastructure. Provide technical advisory support on emerging technologies to ensure programmed development will not prematurely become obsolete
  • Support the generation of independent Government cost estimates (IGCEs) for projects. All cost estimates shall be prepared as required by the Government
  • Ensure federal, state, and local codes concerning health, safety, and the environment are strictly adhered to in the project development cycle
  • Coordinate the draft preparation and reviews of architect and engineer (A&E) statements of work (SOW). Assist with providing criteria and standards for specialized, difficult, and unusual requirements to include nuclear certification conditions
  • Assist the Government with the review of engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates of A&E firms or other design agents to ensure design excellence, successful requirements capture, and compliance with specifications and codes
  • Provide assistance working with organizational managers, budget personnel, and engineering authorities to develop and gain approval for proposed construction, maintenance, and repair projects
  •  Provide project management communication support for large and complex projects requiring interface with stakeholders to include: facility occupants, operators, Air Force Nuclear enterprise leadership and subject matter experts, national laboratories, architectural and engineering firms, the U.S.
    Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and/or Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC)
  • Monitor project progress at the installation(s) and provide inputs and guidance to higher HQ levels on performance
  • Provide assistance on the inspection/surveillance of assigned projects.  Apply sufficient knowledge of general engineering discipline principles to discuss discrepancies and potential solutions with those performing the work
  • Provide accurate, effective, and timely project close-out assistance and support
  • Advise the Government on operations and maintenance procedures for projects nearing completion
  • Provide assistance in project life-cycle review and post-construction after action reporting and lessons learned capture
  • Proficiency with computers and computer software such as information management software, computer aided design and drafting programs, and project tracking/management software to solve engineering problems and facilitate work

Minimum Qualifications

  • Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering undergraduate degree or ABET accredited graduate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics degree
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in base-level, MAJCOM, or Component Command facility project planning, programming, and management. Military Construction project planning, programming, and management is highly desired
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience with engineering or project management support, professional licensing preferred
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience with documentation of engineering goals, objectives and requirements
  • Minimum of five (5) years of Bomber infrastructure and/or military facility management experience, including operations management, design, construction administration and project programming experience

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial shop, aircraft hangar, and/or construction site. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.