U.S. Navy Facilities Design Engineer Subject Matter Expert

Eastern Research Group; Maryland; Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, a leading research and consulting firm, seeks a senior design professional with expertise in DoD/U.S. Navy facility design. This full-time remote position requires extensive experience in facility renovation and construction, with a strong commitment to quality work and effective collaboration with clients. Candidates must be located or willing to relocate to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for regular onsite meetings.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Educational benefits

401k plan

Profit sharing

11-20 paid vacation days per year

10 paid holidays per year

56 hours or more of sick leave per year

Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant experience required.
• Expertise in DoD UFCs and building codes.
• Subject-matter expertise in explosives facility renovation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical expertise to design professionals.
• Ensure all designs conform to DoD UFC and relevant regulations.
• Fulfill client expectations for quality, schedule, and cost.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG’s Facilities Planning and Engineering Team is seeking a senior design professional with subject-matter expertise in Department of Defense (DoD)/U.S. Navy facility design and construction projects and programs.This role requires extensive knowledge of DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Instructions, building codes, and other design requirements relevant to renovation and construction of U.S. Navyfacilities. The successful candidate must have experiencedesigning a wide range of facilities, such as those forresearch and development, test and evaluation, manufacturing, fleet support, demilitarization, and disposal. Experience designing facilities for storing, manufacturing, or processing energetics and explosives ordnance is preferred.

The successful candidate will share ERG’s commitment to quality work and help foster collaborative, long-term relationships with our clients and colleagues.

This will be a full-time remote position without a set office location; however, candidates must be located or willing to relocate to the Washington, DC, metropolitan area to attend frequent (at least weekly) on-site client and team meetings. The position will include interaction and support from ERG personnel in various locations, including Arlington, VA, and Indian Head, MD. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.

Job Description:

• Provide engineering and technical expertise to a growing team of design professionals, including architects, engineers, engineering technicians, and partner firms
• Oversee engineering design teams supporting construction and renovation projects for energetics and explosives ordnance facilities
• Ensure all designs conform to DoD UFC, NAVSEA Instructions, and relevant regulations, codes, and standards
• Review submittals in accordance with DoD, U.S. Navy, and ERG quality-control requirements
• Fulfill client expectations for quality, schedule, and cost
• Oversee post-construction award services when required

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 20+ years of relevant experience
• Subject-matter expertise in DoD UFCs, U.S. Navy Instructions, building codes, and other regulations and requirements relevant to renovation and construction of U.S. Navy facilities
• Subject-matter expertise in explosives facility renovation and construction is preferred
• Strong management skills and ability to manage an active portfolio of projects
• Experience with design-bid-build types of construction projects, construction building codes, and permitting processes
• Expertise with at least one but preferably all relevant engineering disciplines, including HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural, fire protection, and civil
• Experience with vertical new construction, building renovation, and civil/site infrastructure construction projects
• Applicable professional certification or license (e.g., Professional Engineer or Registered Architect) is preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate/communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal/written communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
• Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance

$150,000 - $180,000 a year

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

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ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.