Senior Engineer (Architect)

Goldbelt, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tax-deferred savings options

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Goldbelt, Inc. seeks a Senior Engineer (Architect) to provide architectural engineering support for DOJ/BOP facilities. You will review designs, drafts, and related documentation to enable government decision-making. The role is advisory, not approving designs.

Effective in a primarily remote work setting, travel to DOJ/BOP sites may be required. Candidates should have RA or PE, a bachelor’s in Architecture or Architectural Engineering, and 7 years of relevant experience with federal facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have RA or PE certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible architectural design, review, or facilities engineering experience.
• Experience with Federal facilities projects strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOJ/BOP suitability, background investigation, and facility access as required.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and submittals for completeness, constructability, and alignment with Government requirements; provide written comments and recommended resolutions.
• Support facility condition assessments by reviewing documentation, identifying deficiencies, and drafting technical narratives and recommendations.
• Provide architectural code and standards research (e.g., IBC, NFPA, ADA/ABA, UFC where applicable) and document findings for Government consideration.
• Develop and/or review design alternatives, space planning concepts, and architectural options to support Government evaluation.
• Draft technical inputs for Statements of Work, performance requirements, and evaluation criteria for Government review and approval.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil, security) to identify interfaces, conflicts, and integration issues.
• Prepare technical briefings, decision-support matrices, and executive summaries for Government stakeholders.
• Track technical issues and actions; support resolution workflow by documenting options, impacts, and recommended paths forward.

Skills

Technical documentation

Architectural codes

MS Office

CAD/BIM familiarity

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering

RA or PE certification

Tools

CAD/BIM workflows

Job description

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Nisga’a CIOPS delivers cleared professionals to support civilian and DoD customers worldwide across intelligence support, cyber/defensive cyber operations, IT O&M, infrastructure modernization, training, and logistics.

Summary

The Senior Engineer (Architect) provides architectural engineering support to DOJ/BOP facilities stakeholders by performing technical analyses, document reviews, and design support activities for facilities projects. This role develops recommendations, drafts technical inputs, and supports reviews of architectural deliverables to enable Government decision-making. The position is advisory and does not approve designs, certify compliance on behalf of the Government, or exercise Government authority.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and submittals for completeness, constructability, and alignment with Government requirements; provide written comments and recommended resolutions.
• Support facility condition assessments by reviewing documentation, identifying deficiencies, and drafting technical narratives and recommendations.
• Provide architectural code and standards research (e.g., IBC, NFPA, ADA/ABA, UFC where applicable) and document findings for Government consideration.
• Develop and/or review design alternatives, space planning concepts, and architectural options to support Government evaluation.
• Draft technical inputs for Statements of Work, performance requirements, and evaluation criteria for Government review and approval.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil, security) to identify interfaces, conflicts, and integration issues.
• Prepare technical briefings, decision-support matrices, and executive summaries for Government stakeholders.
• Track technical issues and actions; support resolution workflow by documenting options, impacts, and recommended paths forward.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to produce clear technical documentation, comment matrices, and decision-support analyses.
• Working knowledge of architectural codes, standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Proficiency with common tools (e.g., MS Office; familiarity with CAD/BIM workflows is a plus).

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have either an RA or PE certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible architectural design, review, or facilities engineering experience.
• Experience with Federal facilities projects (planning, design, renovation, or sustainment) strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOJ/BOP suitability, background investigation, and facility access as required.

Work Environment and Travel

• Primarily remote work. Occasional travel may be required to DOJ/BOP sites and/or meetings.
• May require participation in virtual design reviews and time-sensitive technical comment cycles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Architect (RA) license in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience with secure / correctional / justice-sector facilities.
• Experience supporting A/E design reviews, design charrettes, or commissioning/closeout documentation reviews.

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 to $170,000.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.