Senior Civil Engineer, NCR Herndon, VA Remote TS/SCI

Serco; Bethesda (MD); Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Time-off programs

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Agile Impact group. The ideal candidate has 15+ years global leadership experience in engineering, facilities, and installation support for DoD and federal customers, with a track record of strategic vision and coalition building.

This full-time role is based in the National Capital Region with up to 25% travel, requires US citizenship and active Top Secret/SI eligibility, and offers comprehensive benefits and a path to executive leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any built infrastructure discipline) required.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in long-term planning and large civil engineering programs.
• DoD/federal environment experience preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-disciplinary support to government offices.
• Serve as advisor to senior government personnel and potentially commercial entities.
• Lead working groups and develop engineering solutions for program issues.
• Support development and execution of multiple projects for various government offices.
• Regularly brief senior government personnel and lead large meetings.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Team Leadership

Operational Excellence

Facility Management

Budgeting and Resourcing

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Team. The Sr Civil Engineer Leader will be a part of the Agile Impact group. The expert provides subject matter expertise, solutions, and support to a wide range of DoD (Air & Space Force, Navy, Army, Missile Defense Agency) and non-DoD (e.g., DHS, HHS) government customers. Within DoD, we provide agile capabilities for the sustainment of existing and development/fielding of next generation capabilities.

We are seeking a highly accomplished and driven Senior Civil Engineer/Executive Leader with 15+ years of global experience in leadership, training, engineering, facilities, and installation operational support services. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of success in establishing strategic vision, building coalitions, and producing results within the federal defense environment, coupled with the ability to adapt and succeed in diverse environments. This is a Full-Time position requiring support to customers primarily in the National Capital Region, with travel to support DoD, federal civilian, and commercial customers as required.

In this role you will:

• Provide multi-disciplinary support to government offices
• Serve as an advisor to senior government personnel, and potentially commercial entities
• Lead working groups and develop engineering solutions to a multitude of program issues
• Support development and execution of multiple projects on behalf of a variety government offices
• Work with senior government personnel on a regular basis, and will frequently provide briefings and lead large meetings

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
• Bachelors degree in Engineering (any built infrastructure discipline)
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in leadership roles focused on long term planning and integration and execution of complex programs related to military installations and infrastructure and the sustainment thereof, including strategic planning of large-scale civil engineering programs
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• A history of demonstrated outstanding:
• Strategic Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Facility Management
• Budgeting and Resourcing
• Stakeholder Engagement

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Active and Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Ability to serve as a customer advisor in adopting Asset Management (ISO 55001) Framework and Methods
• Must have reliable transportation to the customer site in the NCR.

Serco provides benefits that promote well‑being and work‑life balance — so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time‑off programs that support work‑life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well‑being and work‑life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time‑off programs that support work‑life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities.Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full‑time employees (part‑time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .