Civil Engineer (Structural Specialty)

This position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

About the Role

The Civil Engineer (Structural Specialty) serves as the senior structural engineering authority responsible for the planning, design, review, and construction oversight of new Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) facilities. This position provides technical expertise in structural systems, building integrity, foundation coordination, and overall facility design to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, engineering standards, security requirements, and life-cycle performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee structural engineering design and construction activities for new correctional facilities.
• Review structural engineering documents prepared by consultant A/E firms for completeness, constructability, code compliance, and engineering adequacy.
• Evaluate structural framing systems, building envelopes, foundations, retaining structures, and other structural components for safety, durability, and long-term performance.
• Coordinate structural design with civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, and security disciplines.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding structural systems, materials, seismic considerations, wind loading, and foundation integration.
• Serve as the technical authority for resolving complex structural engineering issues affecting facility safety, construction, and operational performance.
• Develop engineering policies, technical standards, design criteria, and structural guidelines supporting FBOP construction programs.
• Participate in Value Engineering (VE) workshops to improve constructability, reduce life-cycle costs, and optimize structural system performance.
• Review contractor requests for information (RFIs), change orders, claims, and contract modifications involving structural work and recommend appropriate action.
• Conduct technical evaluations of proposed project sites to identify structural design considerations and potential construction constraints.
• Participate in site inspections and construction observations to verify compliance with approved structural designs and engineering standards.
• Assist in developing construction cost estimates and evaluating structural construction costs.
• Participate on technical evaluation panels for Architect/Engineer and Construction Management procurements.
• Provide engineering support during contract negotiations, construction administration, and dispute resolution.
• Assist in developing and maintaining engineering documentation, standards, technical files, and project records.

Requirements

• Must have either an RA or PE certification.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible structural engineering experience involving commercial, institutional, industrial, or federal facilities.
• Experience reviewing structural engineering designs prepared by outside engineering firms.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOJ/BOP suitability and facility access.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and mastery of advanced principles and practices of civil engineering and related architectural and engineering disciplines (structural, mechanical, and electrical) and construction methods and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of planning and engineering issues to make design decisions.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of site and building materials, utility systems, and construction techniques.
• Skill in reading and interpreting construction documents, architectural and engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction project estimates.
• Knowledge of Federal and agency regulations related to environmental concerns, including wetlands, endangered species, historical and archaeological preservation, and hazardous materials.
• Familiarity with building codes and fire and life safety codes.
• Skill in computer-aided drafting and technical drafting for producing working drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including organizing reports and correspondence.
• Skill in organizing and conducting meetings, conferences, and contract negotiations.
• Analytical skills to prepare recommendations on planning, operational, and complex engineering issues.
• Proficiency with computers, including word processing, project management, scheduling programs, and complex integrated spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Value Engineering methodologies.
• Experience with multidisciplinary design review.
• Familiarity with sustainable design principles and life-cycle cost analysis.

Work Environment and Travel

Primarily remote work. Occasional travel may be required to DOJ/BOP sites and/or meetings. May require participation in virtual design reviews and time-sensitive technical comment cycles.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 to $170,000.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Tax-deferred savings options.
• Supplementary benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.