Civil Engineer

LMI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI is seeking a Civil Engineer in Washington, DC, to assist US Customs and Border Protection in managing facilities. Responsibilities include providing engineering guidance for capital and maintenance projects, reviewing designs, and acting as a technical advisor.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and be proficient in Microsoft applications. A PE license or PMP certification is desirable. Target salary range is $110,000 - $130,000.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience as a civil engineer.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions.
• Ability to pass a government background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Supports OFAM’s director as a technical advisor.
• Reviews engineering designs and provides recommendations.
• Assists with project planning and design review.
• Supports development of SOWs and cost estimates.
• Interacts with various stakeholders on engineering issues.
• Presents and defends engineering recommendations to officials.
• Collaborates with service providers during project life cycles.
• Maintains ongoing engineering assignments and reports.
• Prepares communication materials to share engineering outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Creative problem solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Proficiency in SharePoint

Ability to communicate with stakeholders

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Overview

This position will serve as a civil engineer responsible for assisting US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Facilities and Asset Management (OFAM) in the development and execution of a large facilities portfolio in support of CBP’s front‑line business partners. Work will involve providing engineering guidance and input to new capital projects, smaller maintenance and repair (M&R) projects, onsite issues and activities, and the review of the work of other consultants and contractors. The individual will support the life cycle planning and execution of the planning, design, construction, maintenance and repairs for facilities and infrastructure along the international borders of the United States.

The candidate shall have strong communication skills, a demonstrated ability to deliver “innovative solutions” and possess the skill of “creative problem solving.”

Responsibilities

• Supports OFAM’s director of Technical Services and other TS managers as a technical advisor and subject matter expert for civil engineering matters.
• Responsible for reviewing engineering designs, proposed installations, and in‑place systems, infrastructure and facilities and providing associated recommendations.
• Assists with planning, design review and construction oversight of OFAM’s projects, both large capital projects and smaller M&R projects.
• Supports the development and preparation of SOWs and cost estimates related to proposed engineering solutions; reviews the same from other stakeholders.
• Interacts with other stakeholders, notably staff within OFAM (both HQ and in the field), business partners (USBP, OFO, AMO), and other consultants and contractors.
• Serves as a program expert and spokesperson for technical engineering and construction related issues with responsibility to present, explain, and defend to higher‑level officials in CBP, DHS, and other government agencies and interested public groups.
• Collaborates with service providers, including GSA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) throughout the project life cycles.
• Maintains an ongoing, high‑paced, book of work of engineering assignments and must maintain and report status on an ongoing list of assigned work.
• Prepare and deliver reports, briefings, and other communication materials to share outcomes and results of various engineering efforts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• A current Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively solve problems.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Available for approximately 20% travel.

Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance use, and employment.

Target salary range: $110,000 - $130,000

Disclaimer

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.