Protective Design Engineer

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP seeks an Engineer or Architect with 5–10 years of experience to join the firm’s Protective Design Group. The role focuses on integrating protective design criteria and security components into projects to meet client goals.

The position involves reviewing criteria, developing design strategies, coordinating with client security personnel, and producing construction documents that meet criteria. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or BS/BArch in Architecture.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience with security criteria (DoD, ISC, etc.).
• 5–10 years of relevant experience with concept studies, design documents, and construction phase services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review security/protective design criteria, codes and standards.
• Develop security/protective design strategies in planning studies and design projects.
• Interface with client security personnel to review and refine design strategies.
• Coordinate between in-house design disciplines as part of a design team.
• Create construction documents (drawings and specifications) that comply with project criteria.

Skills

Security criteria experience

MS Office proficiency

TS/SCI clearance ability

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

BS/BArch in Architecture

Licensed Professional Engineer

ASIS PSP certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a focused, motivated Engineer or Architect, with 5-10 years of relevant experience, to join the firm’s Protective Design Group. This individual will work as part of a design team to integrate protective design criteria and security components into our projects to meet our clients’ specific goals. Includes a wide range of protective design solutions (AT/FP, perimeter security, vehicle entry control points, blast/ballistic resistance, electronic security systems, etc.) in support of a varied client base.

Responsibilities

• Review security/protective design criteria, codes and standards.
• Develop security/protective design strategies in planning studies and design projects.
• Interface with client security personnel to review and refine design strategies.
• Coordinate between in-house design disciplines as part of a design team.
• Create construction documents (drawings and specifications) that comply with project criteria.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or BS/BArch in Architecture
• 5-10 years of relevant experience with security criteria (Department of Defense, Inter-agency Security Committee, etc.)
• 5-10 years of relevant experience with concept studies, design documents, and construction phase services
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect
• Experience with drafting and modeling software (Revit and AutoCAD)
• ASIS Protective Design Professional (PSP) certification

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $85,000.00 - $135,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT or any other employment-based visa)