Structural Engineer - Blast Modeling

The Josef Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Josef Group seeks a Structural Engineer to support a contract with the United States Secret Service, advancing protective missions through site and building security projects.

You will collaborate with AEC teams, government partners, and contractors to evaluate designs, review drawings, and manage program schedules, meetings, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management required.
• 5+ years of experience in construction or engineering program/project management.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.

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.

Skills

Security clearance

Structural analysis

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

VAPO

3D Blast

Urban Blast Tool

ELS

Job description

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.

• 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.


• 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).


• 5+ 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.