Structural Engineer - Blast Modeling

Markon; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Markon is seeking a Structural Engineer to support a United States Secret Service contract, advancing security measures for facilities. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary AEC teams, third-party contractors, and government stakeholders to evaluate designs and execute security upgrades.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Architectural/Construction Management degree, 10+ years of construction program experience, and a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Experience using blast effect modeling tools (VAPO, 3D Blast, Urban Blast Tool, or ELS).
• 10+ years of experience in program or project management activities within construction/engineering.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract docs.
• Experience working on large construction projects with contractors and design teams.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AEC teams, contractors, and government partners on infrastructure projects.
• Use drawings, specifications, photos, and docs to assess and improve site and building security.
• Review and provide comments on analysis, design, and construction deliverables.
• Coordinate with program managers on schedules, budgets, and planning documentation.
• Document and track meetings, activities, and program updates.
• Engage with stakeholders to support planning and execution of design/construction.
• Assist in developing Scopes of Work and future contract packages.
• Support coordination with contractors, design teams, and owner representatives on large projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder coordination

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

VAPO

3D Blast

Urban Blast Tool

Extreme Loading for Structures (ELS)

Job description

Markon is seeking a Structural Engineer in support of a contract with the United States Secret Service (USSS) to advance the agency’s protective mission. The Structural Engineer will provide engineering and project support for site and building security initiatives and collaborate with multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) teams, third-party contractors, and government stakeholders. The selected candidate will support the evaluation, design review, and execution of construction and infrastructure projects intended to strengthen the security and resilience of mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architecture, engineering, and construction teams, third-party contractors, and government partners to support mission-related infrastructure projects.
• Utilize drawings, specifications, photographs, and other technical documentation to assess and improve site and building security.
• Review and provide technical comments on analysis, design, and construction project deliverables.
• Coordinate with program managers to support development and updates to program strategies, schedules, budgets, and planning documentation.
• Document and track meetings, project activities, and program updates.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support planning and execution of design and construction projects.
• Assist in developing Scopes of Work (SOWs) and preparing contract packages for future acquisitions.
• Support coordination with contractors, subcontractors, design teams, and owner representatives on large-scale construction projects.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Experience using blast effect modeling tools such as VAPO, 3D Blast, Urban Blast Tool, or Extreme Loading for Structures (ELS).
• 10+ years of experience supporting program or project management activities within the construction or engineering industry.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Experience working on large construction projects and coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal or government construction programs.
• Familiarity with security-related infrastructure design or protective construction standards.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
• Experience supporting senior executive-level federal customers in highly secure, high-visibility operational environments preferred.