Senior Protective Design Engineer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking a Senior Protective Design Engineer to drive the integration of protective design criteria and security components across a portfolio of projects. The role focuses on AT/FP, perimeter security, vehicle entry control points, blast and ballistic resistance, and electronic security systems for a diverse client base. This onsite position is based in Baltimore, MD, with a salary range of USD 100,000 to 180,000 per year, and requires a deep background in security design and cross-disciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Review security/protective design criteria, codes and standards.
• Develop security/protective design strategies in planning studies and design projects.
• Interface with client security personnel to review and refine design strategies.
• Coordinate between in-house design disciplines as part of a design team.
• Create construction documents (drawings and specifications) that comply with project criteria.
• Provide oversight and quality control of protective design reports and construction documents.
• Review SOWs and develop in-house proposals for protective design efforts.
• Lead in-house continuing education seminars on protective design.
• Develop and present executive-level protective design briefings.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or BS/BArch in Architecture
• Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect
• 16+ years of relevant experience with security criteria (Department of Defense, Inter-agency Security Committee, etc.)
• 16+ years of relevant experience with concept studies, design documents, and construction phase services
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Technologies

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits