Engineer (Secret Clearance)

In this onsite Engineer role with The Building People, you will support a federal client with facilities planning and infrastructure evaluation under an active Secret Clearance. The work focuses on assessing building systems, performing facility condition assessments, and helping shape campus modernization and space utilization initiatives.

As a senior contributor, you will translate field and operational information into engineering designs, recommendations, and documentation that support decision-making across mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical assessments of mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural systems.
• Evaluate facility conditions and produce recommendations for repairs and modernization.
• Develop engineering designs, specifications, and technical plans to support project delivery.
• Support building automation and energy management initiatives.
• Perform Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs).
• Prepare cost estimates, technical reports, and stakeholder presentations.
• Evaluate compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support campus planning and space utilization studies.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience supporting federal facility engineering projects.
• Experience supporting operations and maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of federal building regulations and standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Experience with building automation systems (BAS) and controls.
• Experience conducting facility condition assessments.

Compensation and Location

• Location: Washington, DC (onsite)
• Salary: USD 125,000 - 145,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay