Senior Engineer (Secret Clearance)

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is seeking a Senior Engineer with an active Secret Clearance to support federal facilities planning, infrastructure evaluation, and campus modernization initiatives. You will assess mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural systems and develop designs for renovations and new construction.

Prepare reports, cost estimates, and presentations for stakeholders, and ensure compliance with ADA, fire/life safety, and environmental standards while collaborating on master

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Advanced degree preferred for Senior Engineer.
• Professional licensure (PE) required.
• Minimum 10 years of federal facility engineering or architectural project experience.
• Active Secret Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical assessments of facility infrastructure (mechanical, electrical, civil, structural).
• Develop designs, specifications and plans for new construction, renovations and modernization.
• Integrate building automation and energy systems into campus operations.
• Prepare technical reports, cost estimates and presentations for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with ADA, fire/life safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with team members to support master planning and space utilization.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Federal facilities experience

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Job description

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a Senior Engineer with an active Secret Clearance supporting facilities planning, infrastructure evaluation, facility condition assessments, building automation systems, and campus modernization initiatives for our federal client

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical assessments of facility infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural systems.
• Evaluate existing site conditions and provide recommendations for improvements, repairs, and compliance with codes.
• Develop engineering designs, specifications, and plans for new construction, renovations, and modernization projects.
• Integrate building automation and energy systems into campus operations.
• Prepare technical reports, cost estimates, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Support facility condition assessments and functional testing of critical systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ADA, fire/life safety, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with other team members to support master planning and space utilization.

Experience/Skills:

• Active Secret Clearance
• The Engineer must have hands-on experience with Federal facilities projects, preferably in a campus environment, Operation & Maintenance, daily operations and implementing and managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in federal facility engineering or architectural projects.
• Proficiency in facility condition assessments, design guidance, and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of federal regulations, codes, and standards (ADA, fire/life safety, environmental).
• Experience with campus operations and maintenance requirements.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) from an accredited institution required.
• Advanced degree preferred for Senior Engineer.
• Professional licensure (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE)) required

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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