Mid – Senior Structural Engineer – Indian Head, MD (Secret or ability to obtain clearance)

Our customer is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. Offering 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.

SOC is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to independently develop electrical designs for renovations and upgrades to existing buildings and power distribution systems at a federal site in Indian Head, Maryland. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC.

Job Description:

• Primarily requires development of requirements and technical review of design packages as well as occasional design work
• Prepare design packages (including structural and/or civil engineering calculations, design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates) for renovation projects such as roof replacements, building reconfigurations, additions, or adjustments due to a change in facility use or utilities such as HVAC upgrades or electrical modifications
• Conduct technical reviews of design packages created by others to assess compliance with applicable building codes, and regulations as well as end-user requirements
• Provide technical input to proposal development for renovation projects
• Support design process from concept through delivery of completed design package
• Prepare technical memoranda/reports that summarize information, such as requirements or the basis of design
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with other stakeholders internal to, and external to, the design team (e.g., engineering department, manufacturing department)
• Serve as a project manager and/or design manager on some assigned projects
• Prepare fact sheets, structural analysis, investigative and observation reporting for facilities and facility components where areas of concern or identified
• Complete facility design services and support the review of designs for compliance with code and energetic manufacturing processes to help our client realize state-of-the-art facilities through construction and commissioning

Qualification, Education and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or related field
• A minimum of 8 years experience required, 10+ years is preferred
• Professional Engineer License is preferred, but not required
• At least 5 years of experience with designing structural components for industrial or commercial buildings
• Experience working with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
• Ability to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

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The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.